ortheast Regional Honors Council
NRHC 2026
Civic Engagement
at the Crossroads:
Conference Program
March 27-30
Conference At-A-Glance
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Thursday, March 27
Join us as we kick-off #NRHC2025!
OPENING EVENT
7 PM to 8:30 PM
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Join us for an Author/Artist Talk with artist, writer, educator, and public art producer, Jeff Copus, co-founder of Sprocket Mural Works, an organization dedicating to designing and executing community murals in and around Harrisburg.
Jeff Copus is an award-winning artist, educator, and public art producer. In 2014, he co-founded Sprocket Mural Works, a nonprofit that collaborates with neighborhoods, artists, and organizations to create vibrant community murals in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Sprocket seeks to nurture community pride and civic engagement through creative action. In 10 years, Sprocket has completed 150 murals and public art installations in the central Pennsylvania region.
As an artist, Jeff has personally created 20 murals and public art pieces around the Harrisburg area. His paintings have been displayed in galleries around the region including the Susquehanna Art Museum and the Art Association of Harrisburg. As an author, his published works include a chapter on using art as a form of resistance to address community blight and a
mural how to manual.
Jeff teaches Visual Arts at Harrisburg Academy, an International Baccalaureate Continuum School. He previously taught classes at Penn State Harrisburg and York College. He received an MA in Communications from Penn State Harrisburg and a BS in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Jeff currently serves as the Vice President of Sprocket Mural Works, and he enjoys living with his wife and son in Harrisburg, PA.
Student Event: game night
8:30 PM to 10 PM
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Looking for the perfect way to unwind, make new friends, and show off your brainpower? NRHC Trivia Night is the place to be! Whether you're a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, this event promises an unforgettable evening of laughs, competition, and connection with fellow honors students from across the region.
What to Expect
Charged & Ready: Make sure to bring your phones fully charged. Our interactive trivia platform will have you buzzing in answers in real-time.
Epic Prizes: Show off your smarts and score some awesome rewards. Prizes will be awarded to top teams and individuals, so bring your "A-game."
Connect & Compete: Trivia Night is more than just answering questions—it's about bonding with peers. Join a team, meet new friends, or compete solo.
Fun for All: Questions will cover a mix of topics, from pop culture to history, science to random fun facts—so everyone has a shot at victory.
Why You Should Join
NRHC Trivia Night is designed to be more than just a game—it's a chance to relax, recharge, and build connections while engaging in some friendly competition. You’ll leave with new friends, great memories, and maybe even a prize or two.
Don’t miss out! Bring your energy, your curiosity, and your fully charged phone. Let’s see who takes the title of NRHC Trivia Champion!
FACULTY/STAFF Event: Social Hour
8:30 PM to 10 PM
Temple
Join us to meet and talk with other Honors administrators, faculty, and professional staff.
Above: Jess Copus
Friday, March 28
Today, conference attendees will have the opportunity to explore New Haven, our host city. We will also host our Performing Arts & Film Showcase, Art Gallery, and NRHC Banquet today.
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City As Text
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
OPENING @ 8:30AM:
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Join Frank Grumbine, Historic Preservation Specialist for Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, as we kick off exploring in Harrisburg.
Frank Grumbine is the Central Pennsylvania Community Preservation Coordinator for the State Historic Preservation Office. Frank provides technical assistance to communities and municipalities about preserving historic places, cultural resources, and community identity. Prior to this position, Frank was the historic preservation specialist for the City of Harrisburg where he managed the City’s municipal historic preservation program. Frank has experience in historic preservation planning, landscape conservation, rehabilitation construction, zoning reform, building science, and public policy. Frank is a graduate of Shippensburg University and is a lifelong resident of Central Pennsylvania.
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Publishing in Honors
3 PM to 4 PM
Temple
Join us for our first-ever session where both professionals and students can learn how to publish in honors publications.
For professionals, these publications include the Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council (JNCHC), HIP (HIP), and NCHC monographs. For students, we will touch on the NCHC's student publication UReCA and our regional publication, Illuminate.
The following authors have agreed to share their insights and will serve on our panel:
Professionals:
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Matthew Baran, SUNY Buffalo State University
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Susan Dinan, Adelphia University
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Patrick Fazioli, Mercy University
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Andrew Martino, Salisbury University
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Jennifer Willford, Slippery Rock University
Students:
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AJ de la Cruz, Point Park University
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Cloe Loosz, Point Park University
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Amber Lyons, Westfield State University
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Grace Maldonado, SUNY Buffalo State University
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Performing Arts & Film Showcase
4 PM to 5 PM
TEMPLE
Moderator: Kat MacDonald, Monroe University
“Beyond the Athlete Short Documentary”
Skye Goba, Fitchburg State University
“The Decommodification of Queer Bodies of Color: A Historical Examination of Colonialism’s Impact on African and American-Indigenous Music and Dance to the 21st Century”
Xinozea Ferguson-Giscombe, SUNY Buffalo State University
“A Collection of Pure Horror Short Stories”
Ashia Reid, Rowan University
“Roots to Voices: Stories of the Ancestors”
Tyrese Fletcher-Hewlett, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
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NRHC Expo & Student Art Gallery
5 PM to 6:30 PM
College
NRHC Expo Tables
Bard College
Towson University
National Collegiate Honors Council
Lock Haven University
Chatham University
Point Park University
Shippensburg University
SUNY Oswego
Westfield State University
Thiel College
Art Gallery Presentations
"A Moment in Time"
Emily Burdikoff, Hudson Valley Community College
"Every Body is Beautiful"
Pacey Connor, Stevenson University
"A Sacrificial Offering"
Emily Eisenhard, Northampton Community College
"An Abstract Interpretation of the Pennsylvania Flag"
Ava Kavulla, Thiel College
"Pastoral Pennsylvania"
Ava Kavulla, Thiel College
"THIS IS KILLING ME"
Finch Kluegel, Fairleigh Dickinson University
"Surrealist Collage Series"
Amber Lyons, Westfield State University
“Sustainable Fashion Materials”
Grace Maldonado, SUNY Buffalo State University
"Wandering"
Amanda Olachea, Dominican University New York
"PTSD: An Attempted Kidnapping, An Attempted Survival Series"
Elisabeth Small, Monroe Community College
"Progression of Still Life"
Aaron Smart, Westfield State University
“¿Tu voto apoya a quién? : Manifestation of Latine Division at the Polls”
Destiny Zhinin, Gallaudet University
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NRHC Banquet & Keynote Address with Endre (Andy) Sarkany
7 PM to 9 PM
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Enjoy dinner and remarks from Lenwood (Leni) Sloan, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Monument Project, which preserves, conserves, and rededicates historic and cultural monuments throughout the state.
In that capacity, he spearheaded the placement of the first monument dedicated to the 15th and 19th amendments in the United States at Pennsylvania’s Capitol.
He is co-chair of the building committee for the Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Smith Center for History and Democracy targeted to open in Lancaster in October, 2025.
Sloan served as Pennsylvania Governor Wolf’s appointee to the Commonwealth Capitol Preservation Committee (CPC). In addition, he was a founding board member for The African American Irish Diaspora Network (AAIDN),
He has provided stewardship as a member of the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (MAAFA, the Pennsylvania Downtown Association (PDA), the Lancaster (Pa.) Heritage Society (LHS), the Lancaster (Pa.) Public Arts Program. (LPAP), the Harrisburg Sprocket Mural Project, and co-convenor and moderator of Lancaster: ARTS TALK!
Sloan is well known across the U.S. as a catalytic agent, animator, and facilitator of cultural and heritage programs. His artistic credits include creating the “Art in the Marketplace” programs for the Rouse Corporation in New Orleans, St. Louis, Boston, and Baltimore. In addition, he participated as a movement specialist on the artistic team “12 Years A Slave”, and four national public television documentaries, Treme- Untold Story, Emmy award winning Ethnic Notions, Stephen Foster, and the Emmy award winning Dance Black America.
Sloan was guest artist with the International “Silk-Road” Project for PBS and Irish Public Television released in fall of 2024.
For over 30 years, he collaborated with the renowned late Dr. Mick Moloney presenting programs, concerts and masterclasses on the convergence, contributions, and conflicts of Black and Irish experiences in the United States. Their collaboration took the pair from New York to San Francisco and Cuba to Limerick, Ireland.
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Student Event: Karaoke Night
9 PM to 11:30 PM
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Show off your vocal skills (or just have fun) at Karaoke Night! Sign up in person to take the stage and belt out your favorite tunes with friends. The top three performances will be announced at the award ceremony on Sunday and will receive an award (one per winning group). Between songs, join the Swag Swap—bring college merch from your school and trade for gear from other honors programs. Whether you're singing, swapping, or just cheering everyone on, it’s a night of music, memories, and new connections you won’t want to miss!
Above: Frank Grumbine
Endre (Andy) Sarkany
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Today is the big day of presentations! Check the schedule carefully for your session time and location.
**Please note that for Academic Panel Presentations, presenters will present in the order listed in this program.**
Click the links below to scroll to the appropriate conference activity.
7:30 AM to 8:15 AM - Breakfast
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM: Session 1
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM: Session 2
1:00 PM to 2:15 PM: Poster Session 1
11:30 AM to 12:45 PM: Presidential Luncheon
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM: Faculty Development Hour
2:45 PM to 4:00 PM: Session 3
4:15 PM to 5:30 PM: Session 4
8:30 PM to 11:59 PM: Student Gala: Secret Society
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Session 1
8:30 AM to 9:45 AM
Breakout rooms
Academic Panel Presentations
Chapel A
Intersectional Leadership: Exploring Interdisciplinary and Historical Factors
Moderator:
“The History and Evolution of the Psychoanalytic Movement in America”
Leah Sealey, Frederick Community College
“Leadership Across Identities: Intersectionality’s Role in Shaping Social Movements and Policy”
Maanya Pande, University of Connecticut
“Recognizing the Financial Contributions of Women in the History of Dentistry”
Faiza Ansari, Thomas Jefferson University
“Remembering Honor: Japan’s Postwar Identity Between Victimhood and the ‘Wartime Spirit’”
Katherine Frost, United States Air Force Academy
Chapel B
Making Meaning Through Language
Moderator:
“20th Century Japanese Language Reform, Literacy, & Modern Media Impact”
Lily Kearney, Montclair State University
“Signs of Belonging: Linguistic Journeys and Community Identities of Deaf Elders”
Neila Eaddy, Gallaudet University
“Understanding Hinglish as Borderland: Hybrid Language and Identity Formation in the Indian-American Diaspora”
Jyotika Aggarwal, Mercer County Community College
“Language and Leadership: Innovative Instruction Promoting Linguistic Inclusivity and Productivity”
Zoe Plauger, Loyola University Maryland
Chapel C
AI and Business 1
Moderator:
“AI Crew Chief”
Stephen Rollins, Stevenson University
“AI vs Employment: The Ultimate Face-Off”
Gabrielle Snowden, (Anastasia Ritter), & (Paige Fabian), Loyola University Maryland
“AI, Automation, and Equity: Labor Market Transformation and Algorithmic Bias in Hiring”
Caileigh Grimberg, Jack Tartmamosa, & Cameron Grant, Loyola University Maryland
“Artificial Intelligence is the Newest Industry Killing Our Planet”
Aslinn Tilley, Westfield State University
Whitney
Ecological Issues and Opportunities
Moderator:
“A Continued Biofilm Quest Investigating Interactions with Human Macrophages, Arthrobacter, and Biofilm.”
Abigail Burgess, Westfield State University
“Environmentally Sustainable Burial Methods and Practices”
Nova Brown, University of Saint Joseph Connecticut
“Mapping the Future of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat: How Fragmented Habitats Shape Their Survival”
Grace Fontoura, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Ripple Effect: Assessing NGSS Integration in Maryland Water Science Education”
Alyssa Geddie, Towson University
Whalley
Designing for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Moderator:
“Should Nature Have Rights? Reimagining Design and Our Relationship with Nature”
Elizabeth Engime, Susan Frosten, & Daniel Maloney, Thomas Jefferson University
“The Cost of a Lost Haven: When Policy Undermines Public Health Efforts and Its Implications on Black Maternal Health Outcomes in the United States”
Leah Wynn, Salisbury University
“Motivated About Motivation: The Science, Ethics, and Application of Intrinsic Motivation”
Zoe Xanthopoulos, Quinnipiac University
“Small Wings, Big Impact: Wildlife Rehabilitation as a Haven for Leadership”
Allison Griswold, Westfield State University
George A
Responding to Psychological Crisis and Mental Health Needs
Moderator:
“A Crisis Car for a Crisis: Tri-Response Crisis Intervention”
Daniel Doherty, Frederick Community College
“Attitudes Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder Among Psychology Students”
Josey Sobeck, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Executive Functioning Facets as Predictors of Anxiety Profiles in Neurodiverse Youth”
Natalia Cifuentes, Rachel McDonald, & Erin Kang, Montclair State University
“Facing Our Finitude: The Lived Experience of the Anticipatory Passing of a Loved One”
Ava Figueroa, Point Park University
George B
Ethics, Identity, and Responsibility in Digital Media
Moderator:
“Beyond the Feed: TikTok’s Duty to Protect the Digital Playground”
Michael Cieza, Loyola University Maryland
“Creating a Digital Haven: An Ethical Digital Marketing Campaign for Streamich”
Michario Madden, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Curated Selves: Honoring Authentic Identity in the Age of Social Media”
Laiba Viqar, Community College of Allegheny County
“How Modern Media Influences Men”
Raekwon Sok, Southern Connecticut State University
York
Building Communities: Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Systems
Moderator:
“Architecture Will Save Lives: Evaluating the Intersection of Psychology, Sociology, and Architecture to Ensure Human Well-being”
Yoselynn Martinez, Thomas Jefferson University
“Redefining the Redline: Exclusion, Crisis, and Hope”
Carrie Ann Campbell, Cleveland State University
“Source and Solution to Sub-urban Sprawl: Building Stronger Towns”
Charlie Wurster, Frederick Community College
“Water, Wealth, and Well-Being”
Nayyab Farooq, Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham
Church
Economics of Inequality, Equity, and Sustainability
Moderator:
“Real Estate & Private Equity: Developing Communities, Depreciating Citizens”
Rachael Hazlett, West Chester University
“Enforcement and Inequality: The Labor-Market Consequences of Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts”
Katheryn Peloquin, St. John’s University
“Examining Economic Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility in Developing Economies- A Great Gatsby Curve- Adjacent Analysis”
Jack Ippolito, St. John’s University
“Prevention in Practice: Aligning Community Well-Being with Economic Sustainability”
Madeline Bruno, (Chloe Einsig), & (Lilly Parks), Loyola University Maryland
Roundtable Presentations
Temple
Conversations about Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator:
“Frontline Lifesavers: Innovation and Equity in Prehospital Emergency Care”
Madison Conti, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Revamping the Hippocratic Oath: An Egalitarian Revision”
Esha Azeem, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“The Future of Nursing: The Importance of AI Literacy for Educators and Students”
Shenijah Rodney, Monroe University
“The Impact of Nursing Leadership on Serving Vulnerable Populations and Resolving Health Disparities”
Kayla Shand, Monroe University
Conversations about Shaping the Future: Violence, Youth Crime, Democracy, and Immigration (no room assigned... Can we use College A or B? or Crown?)
Moderator:
“United States Gender Bias in Immigration Rights”
Michelle Trieu, Westfield State University
“The Future of Democracy in an Ever-Innovating World”
Jalanii Newman, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Unintended Consequences: How 'Raise the Age' May Contribute to Increasing Youth Crime Rates”
Deona Rosario, Monroe University
“Raising Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence at Stevenson University”
Raven Molock, Stevenson University
Wooster
Conversations about Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Empowerment, Education, and Impact
Moderator:
“From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Cultivating Confident Student Leaders”
Olivia Rodriguez, Post University Honors Program
‘From Student to Changemaker: Leadership Lessons Beyond the Classroom”
Justin Ethier, Post University Honors Program
“Shaping Leaders Through Honors Education”
Veronica Rincon, New Jersey City University
“Agents of Change: The Power of Student Involvement”
Jensi Javier Cabrera, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Empowering Young Voices: Leadership Begins in the Classroom”
Madison Rodgers & Angelique Morse, Thiel College
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Session 2
10:00 AM to 11:15 AM
BReakout ROoms
Academic Panel Presentations
Chapel A
Intersectional Leadership: Exploring Interdisciplinary and Historical Factors
Moderator:
“The History and Evolution of the Psychoanalytic Movement in America”
Leah Sealey, Frederick Community College
“Leadership Across Identities: Intersectionality’s Role in Shaping Social Movements and Policy”
Maanya Pande, University of Connecticut
“Recognizing the Financial Contributions of Women in the History of Dentistry”
Faiza Ansari, Thomas Jefferson University
“Remembering Honor: Japan’s Postwar Identity Between Victimhood and the ‘Wartime Spirit’”
Katherine Frost, United States Air Force Academy
Chapel B
Making Meaning Through Language
Moderator:
“20th Century Japanese Language Reform, Literacy, & Modern Media Impact”
Lily Kearney, Montclair State University
“Signs of Belonging: Linguistic Journeys and Community Identities of Deaf Elders”
Neila Eaddy, Gallaudet University
“Understanding Hinglish as Borderland: Hybrid Language and Identity Formation in the Indian-American Diaspora”
Jyotika Aggarwal, Mercer County Community College
“Language and Leadership: Innovative Instruction Promoting Linguistic Inclusivity and Productivity”
Zoe Plauger, Loyola University Maryland
Chapel C
AI and Business 1
Moderator:
“AI Crew Chief”
Stephen Rollins, Stevenson University
“AI vs Employment: The Ultimate Face-Off”
Gabrielle Snowden, (Anastasia Ritter), & (Paige Fabian), Loyola University Maryland
“AI, Automation, and Equity: Labor Market Transformation and Algorithmic Bias in Hiring”
Caileigh Grimberg, Jack Tartmamosa, & Cameron Grant, Loyola University Maryland
“Artificial Intelligence is the Newest Industry Killing Our Planet”
Aslinn Tilley, Westfield State University
Whitney
Ecological Issues and Opportunities
Moderator:
“A Continued Biofilm Quest Investigating Interactions with Human Macrophages, Arthrobacter, and Biofilm.”
Abigail Burgess, Westfield State University
“Environmentally Sustainable Burial Methods and Practices”
Nova Brown, University of Saint Joseph Connecticut
“Mapping the Future of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat: How Fragmented Habitats Shape Their Survival”
Grace Fontoura, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Ripple Effect: Assessing NGSS Integration in Maryland Water Science Education”
Alyssa Geddie, Towson University
Whalley
Designing for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Moderator:
“Should Nature Have Rights? Reimagining Design and Our Relationship with Nature”
Elizabeth Engime, Susan Frosten, & Daniel Maloney, Thomas Jefferson University
“The Cost of a Lost Haven: When Policy Undermines Public Health Efforts and Its Implications on Black Maternal Health Outcomes in the United States”
Leah Wynn, Salisbury University
“Motivated About Motivation: The Science, Ethics, and Application of Intrinsic Motivation”
Zoe Xanthopoulos, Quinnipiac University
“Small Wings, Big Impact: Wildlife Rehabilitation as a Haven for Leadership”
Allison Griswold, Westfield State University
George A
Responding to Psychological Crisis and Mental Health Needs
Moderator:
“A Crisis Car for a Crisis: Tri-Response Crisis Intervention”
Daniel Doherty, Frederick Community College
“Attitudes Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder Among Psychology Students”
Josey Sobeck, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Executive Functioning Facets as Predictors of Anxiety Profiles in Neurodiverse Youth”
Natalia Cifuentes, Rachel McDonald, & Erin Kang, Montclair State University
“Facing Our Finitude: The Lived Experience of the Anticipatory Passing of a Loved One”
Ava Figueroa, Point Park University
George B
Ethics, Identity, and Responsibility in Digital Media
Moderator:
“Beyond the Feed: TikTok’s Duty to Protect the Digital Playground”
Michael Cieza, Loyola University Maryland
“Creating a Digital Haven: An Ethical Digital Marketing Campaign for Streamich”
Michario Madden, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Curated Selves: Honoring Authentic Identity in the Age of Social Media”
Laiba Viqar, Community College of Allegheny County
“How Modern Media Influences Men”
Raekwon Sok, Southern Connecticut State University
York
Building Communities: Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Systems
Moderator:
“Architecture Will Save Lives: Evaluating the Intersection of Psychology, Sociology, and Architecture to Ensure Human Well-being”
Yoselynn Martinez, Thomas Jefferson University
“Redefining the Redline: Exclusion, Crisis, and Hope”
Carrie Ann Campbell, Cleveland State University
“Source and Solution to Sub-urban Sprawl: Building Stronger Towns”
Charlie Wurster, Frederick Community College
“Water, Wealth, and Well-Being”
Nayyab Farooq, Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham
Church
Economics of Inequality, Equity, and Sustainability
Moderator:
“Real Estate & Private Equity: Developing Communities, Depreciating Citizens”
Rachael Hazlett, West Chester University
“Enforcement and Inequality: The Labor-Market Consequences of Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts”
Katheryn Peloquin, St. John’s University
“Examining Economic Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility in Developing Economies- A Great Gatsby Curve- Adjacent Analysis”
Jack Ippolito, St. John’s University
“Prevention in Practice: Aligning Community Well-Being with Economic Sustainability”
Madeline Bruno, (Chloe Einsig), & (Lilly Parks), Loyola University Maryland
Roundtable Presentations
Temple
Conversations about Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator:
“Frontline Lifesavers: Innovation and Equity in Prehospital Emergency Care”
Madison Conti, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Revamping the Hippocratic Oath: An Egalitarian Revision”
Esha Azeem, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“The Future of Nursing: The Importance of AI Literacy for Educators and Students”
Shenijah Rodney, Monroe University
“The Impact of Nursing Leadership on Serving Vulnerable Populations and Resolving Health Disparities”
Kayla Shand, Monroe University
Conversations about Shaping the Future: Violence, Youth Crime, Democracy, and Immigration (no room assigned... Can we use College A or B? or Crown?)
Moderator:
“United States Gender Bias in Immigration Rights”
Michelle Trieu, Westfield State University
“The Future of Democracy in an Ever-Innovating World”
Jalanii Newman, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Unintended Consequences: How 'Raise the Age' May Contribute to Increasing Youth Crime Rates”
Deona Rosario, Monroe University
“Raising Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence at Stevenson University”
Raven Molock, Stevenson University
Wooster
Conversations about Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Empowerment, Education, and Impact
Moderator:
“From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Cultivating Confident Student Leaders”
Olivia Rodriguez, Post University Honors Program
‘From Student to Changemaker: Leadership Lessons Beyond the Classroom”
Justin Ethier, Post University Honors Program
“Shaping Leaders Through Honors Education”
Veronica Rincon, New Jersey City University
“Agents of Change: The Power of Student Involvement”
Jensi Javier Cabrera, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Empowering Young Voices: Leadership Begins in the Classroom”
Madison Rodgers & Angelique Morse, Thiel College
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Presidential LUncheon
11:45 AM to 1 PM
HArrisburg Ballroom
Academic Panel Presentations
Chapel A
Intersectional Leadership: Exploring Interdisciplinary and Historical Factors
Moderator:
“The History and Evolution of the Psychoanalytic Movement in America”
Leah Sealey, Frederick Community College
“Leadership Across Identities: Intersectionality’s Role in Shaping Social Movements and Policy”
Maanya Pande, University of Connecticut
“Recognizing the Financial Contributions of Women in the History of Dentistry”
Faiza Ansari, Thomas Jefferson University
“Remembering Honor: Japan’s Postwar Identity Between Victimhood and the ‘Wartime Spirit’”
Katherine Frost, United States Air Force Academy
Chapel B
Making Meaning Through Language
Moderator:
“20th Century Japanese Language Reform, Literacy, & Modern Media Impact”
Lily Kearney, Montclair State University
“Signs of Belonging: Linguistic Journeys and Community Identities of Deaf Elders”
Neila Eaddy, Gallaudet University
“Understanding Hinglish as Borderland: Hybrid Language and Identity Formation in the Indian-American Diaspora”
Jyotika Aggarwal, Mercer County Community College
“Language and Leadership: Innovative Instruction Promoting Linguistic Inclusivity and Productivity”
Zoe Plauger, Loyola University Maryland
Chapel C
AI and Business 1
Moderator:
“AI Crew Chief”
Stephen Rollins, Stevenson University
“AI vs Employment: The Ultimate Face-Off”
Gabrielle Snowden, (Anastasia Ritter), & (Paige Fabian), Loyola University Maryland
“AI, Automation, and Equity: Labor Market Transformation and Algorithmic Bias in Hiring”
Caileigh Grimberg, Jack Tartmamosa, & Cameron Grant, Loyola University Maryland
“Artificial Intelligence is the Newest Industry Killing Our Planet”
Aslinn Tilley, Westfield State University
Whitney
Ecological Issues and Opportunities
Moderator:
“A Continued Biofilm Quest Investigating Interactions with Human Macrophages, Arthrobacter, and Biofilm.”
Abigail Burgess, Westfield State University
“Environmentally Sustainable Burial Methods and Practices”
Nova Brown, University of Saint Joseph Connecticut
“Mapping the Future of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat: How Fragmented Habitats Shape Their Survival”
Grace Fontoura, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Ripple Effect: Assessing NGSS Integration in Maryland Water Science Education”
Alyssa Geddie, Towson University
Whalley
Designing for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Moderator:
“Should Nature Have Rights? Reimagining Design and Our Relationship with Nature”
Elizabeth Engime, Susan Frosten, & Daniel Maloney, Thomas Jefferson University
“The Cost of a Lost Haven: When Policy Undermines Public Health Efforts and Its Implications on Black Maternal Health Outcomes in the United States”
Leah Wynn, Salisbury University
“Motivated About Motivation: The Science, Ethics, and Application of Intrinsic Motivation”
Zoe Xanthopoulos, Quinnipiac University
“Small Wings, Big Impact: Wildlife Rehabilitation as a Haven for Leadership”
Allison Griswold, Westfield State University
George A
Responding to Psychological Crisis and Mental Health Needs
Moderator:
“A Crisis Car for a Crisis: Tri-Response Crisis Intervention”
Daniel Doherty, Frederick Community College
“Attitudes Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder Among Psychology Students”
Josey Sobeck, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Executive Functioning Facets as Predictors of Anxiety Profiles in Neurodiverse Youth”
Natalia Cifuentes, Rachel McDonald, & Erin Kang, Montclair State University
“Facing Our Finitude: The Lived Experience of the Anticipatory Passing of a Loved One”
Ava Figueroa, Point Park University
George B
Ethics, Identity, and Responsibility in Digital Media
Moderator:
“Beyond the Feed: TikTok’s Duty to Protect the Digital Playground”
Michael Cieza, Loyola University Maryland
“Creating a Digital Haven: An Ethical Digital Marketing Campaign for Streamich”
Michario Madden, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Curated Selves: Honoring Authentic Identity in the Age of Social Media”
Laiba Viqar, Community College of Allegheny County
“How Modern Media Influences Men”
Raekwon Sok, Southern Connecticut State University
York
Building Communities: Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Systems
Moderator:
“Architecture Will Save Lives: Evaluating the Intersection of Psychology, Sociology, and Architecture to Ensure Human Well-being”
Yoselynn Martinez, Thomas Jefferson University
“Redefining the Redline: Exclusion, Crisis, and Hope”
Carrie Ann Campbell, Cleveland State University
“Source and Solution to Sub-urban Sprawl: Building Stronger Towns”
Charlie Wurster, Frederick Community College
“Water, Wealth, and Well-Being”
Nayyab Farooq, Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham
Church
Economics of Inequality, Equity, and Sustainability
Moderator:
“Real Estate & Private Equity: Developing Communities, Depreciating Citizens”
Rachael Hazlett, West Chester University
“Enforcement and Inequality: The Labor-Market Consequences of Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts”
Katheryn Peloquin, St. John’s University
“Examining Economic Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility in Developing Economies- A Great Gatsby Curve- Adjacent Analysis”
Jack Ippolito, St. John’s University
“Prevention in Practice: Aligning Community Well-Being with Economic Sustainability”
Madeline Bruno, (Chloe Einsig), & (Lilly Parks), Loyola University Maryland
Roundtable Presentations
Temple
Conversations about Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator:
“Frontline Lifesavers: Innovation and Equity in Prehospital Emergency Care”
Madison Conti, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Revamping the Hippocratic Oath: An Egalitarian Revision”
Esha Azeem, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“The Future of Nursing: The Importance of AI Literacy for Educators and Students”
Shenijah Rodney, Monroe University
“The Impact of Nursing Leadership on Serving Vulnerable Populations and Resolving Health Disparities”
Kayla Shand, Monroe University
Conversations about Shaping the Future: Violence, Youth Crime, Democracy, and Immigration (no room assigned... Can we use College A or B? or Crown?)
Moderator:
“United States Gender Bias in Immigration Rights”
Michelle Trieu, Westfield State University
“The Future of Democracy in an Ever-Innovating World”
Jalanii Newman, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Unintended Consequences: How 'Raise the Age' May Contribute to Increasing Youth Crime Rates”
Deona Rosario, Monroe University
“Raising Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence at Stevenson University”
Raven Molock, Stevenson University
Wooster
Conversations about Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Empowerment, Education, and Impact
Moderator:
“From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Cultivating Confident Student Leaders”
Olivia Rodriguez, Post University Honors Program
‘From Student to Changemaker: Leadership Lessons Beyond the Classroom”
Justin Ethier, Post University Honors Program
“Shaping Leaders Through Honors Education”
Veronica Rincon, New Jersey City University
“Agents of Change: The Power of Student Involvement”
Jensi Javier Cabrera, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Empowering Young Voices: Leadership Begins in the Classroom”
Madison Rodgers & Angelique Morse, Thiel College
strand descriptions
Poster Session 1
1:15 PM to 2:30 PM
Pennsylvania Ballroom
Academic Panel Presentations
Chapel A
Intersectional Leadership: Exploring Interdisciplinary and Historical Factors
Moderator:
“The History and Evolution of the Psychoanalytic Movement in America”
Leah Sealey, Frederick Community College
“Leadership Across Identities: Intersectionality’s Role in Shaping Social Movements and Policy”
Maanya Pande, University of Connecticut
“Recognizing the Financial Contributions of Women in the History of Dentistry”
Faiza Ansari, Thomas Jefferson University
“Remembering Honor: Japan’s Postwar Identity Between Victimhood and the ‘Wartime Spirit’”
Katherine Frost, United States Air Force Academy
Chapel B
Making Meaning Through Language
Moderator:
“20th Century Japanese Language Reform, Literacy, & Modern Media Impact”
Lily Kearney, Montclair State University
“Signs of Belonging: Linguistic Journeys and Community Identities of Deaf Elders”
Neila Eaddy, Gallaudet University
“Understanding Hinglish as Borderland: Hybrid Language and Identity Formation in the Indian-American Diaspora”
Jyotika Aggarwal, Mercer County Community College
“Language and Leadership: Innovative Instruction Promoting Linguistic Inclusivity and Productivity”
Zoe Plauger, Loyola University Maryland
Chapel C
AI and Business 1
Moderator:
“AI Crew Chief”
Stephen Rollins, Stevenson University
“AI vs Employment: The Ultimate Face-Off”
Gabrielle Snowden, (Anastasia Ritter), & (Paige Fabian), Loyola University Maryland
“AI, Automation, and Equity: Labor Market Transformation and Algorithmic Bias in Hiring”
Caileigh Grimberg, Jack Tartmamosa, & Cameron Grant, Loyola University Maryland
“Artificial Intelligence is the Newest Industry Killing Our Planet”
Aslinn Tilley, Westfield State University
Whitney
Ecological Issues and Opportunities
Moderator:
“A Continued Biofilm Quest Investigating Interactions with Human Macrophages, Arthrobacter, and Biofilm.”
Abigail Burgess, Westfield State University
“Environmentally Sustainable Burial Methods and Practices”
Nova Brown, University of Saint Joseph Connecticut
“Mapping the Future of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat: How Fragmented Habitats Shape Their Survival”
Grace Fontoura, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Ripple Effect: Assessing NGSS Integration in Maryland Water Science Education”
Alyssa Geddie, Towson University
Whalley
Designing for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Moderator:
“Should Nature Have Rights? Reimagining Design and Our Relationship with Nature”
Elizabeth Engime, Susan Frosten, & Daniel Maloney, Thomas Jefferson University
“The Cost of a Lost Haven: When Policy Undermines Public Health Efforts and Its Implications on Black Maternal Health Outcomes in the United States”
Leah Wynn, Salisbury University
“Motivated About Motivation: The Science, Ethics, and Application of Intrinsic Motivation”
Zoe Xanthopoulos, Quinnipiac University
“Small Wings, Big Impact: Wildlife Rehabilitation as a Haven for Leadership”
Allison Griswold, Westfield State University
George A
Responding to Psychological Crisis and Mental Health Needs
Moderator:
“A Crisis Car for a Crisis: Tri-Response Crisis Intervention”
Daniel Doherty, Frederick Community College
“Attitudes Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder Among Psychology Students”
Josey Sobeck, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Executive Functioning Facets as Predictors of Anxiety Profiles in Neurodiverse Youth”
Natalia Cifuentes, Rachel McDonald, & Erin Kang, Montclair State University
“Facing Our Finitude: The Lived Experience of the Anticipatory Passing of a Loved One”
Ava Figueroa, Point Park University
George B
Ethics, Identity, and Responsibility in Digital Media
Moderator:
“Beyond the Feed: TikTok’s Duty to Protect the Digital Playground”
Michael Cieza, Loyola University Maryland
“Creating a Digital Haven: An Ethical Digital Marketing Campaign for Streamich”
Michario Madden, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Curated Selves: Honoring Authentic Identity in the Age of Social Media”
Laiba Viqar, Community College of Allegheny County
“How Modern Media Influences Men”
Raekwon Sok, Southern Connecticut State University
York
Building Communities: Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Systems
Moderator:
“Architecture Will Save Lives: Evaluating the Intersection of Psychology, Sociology, and Architecture to Ensure Human Well-being”
Yoselynn Martinez, Thomas Jefferson University
“Redefining the Redline: Exclusion, Crisis, and Hope”
Carrie Ann Campbell, Cleveland State University
“Source and Solution to Sub-urban Sprawl: Building Stronger Towns”
Charlie Wurster, Frederick Community College
“Water, Wealth, and Well-Being”
Nayyab Farooq, Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham
Church
Economics of Inequality, Equity, and Sustainability
Moderator:
“Real Estate & Private Equity: Developing Communities, Depreciating Citizens”
Rachael Hazlett, West Chester University
“Enforcement and Inequality: The Labor-Market Consequences of Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts”
Katheryn Peloquin, St. John’s University
“Examining Economic Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility in Developing Economies- A Great Gatsby Curve- Adjacent Analysis”
Jack Ippolito, St. John’s University
“Prevention in Practice: Aligning Community Well-Being with Economic Sustainability”
Madeline Bruno, (Chloe Einsig), & (Lilly Parks), Loyola University Maryland
Roundtable Presentations
Temple
Conversations about Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator:
“Frontline Lifesavers: Innovation and Equity in Prehospital Emergency Care”
Madison Conti, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Revamping the Hippocratic Oath: An Egalitarian Revision”
Esha Azeem, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“The Future of Nursing: The Importance of AI Literacy for Educators and Students”
Shenijah Rodney, Monroe University
“The Impact of Nursing Leadership on Serving Vulnerable Populations and Resolving Health Disparities”
Kayla Shand, Monroe University
Conversations about Shaping the Future: Violence, Youth Crime, Democracy, and Immigration (no room assigned... Can we use College A or B? or Crown?)
Moderator:
“United States Gender Bias in Immigration Rights”
Michelle Trieu, Westfield State University
“The Future of Democracy in an Ever-Innovating World”
Jalanii Newman, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Unintended Consequences: How 'Raise the Age' May Contribute to Increasing Youth Crime Rates”
Deona Rosario, Monroe University
“Raising Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence at Stevenson University”
Raven Molock, Stevenson University
Wooster
Conversations about Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Empowerment, Education, and Impact
Moderator:
“From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Cultivating Confident Student Leaders”
Olivia Rodriguez, Post University Honors Program
‘From Student to Changemaker: Leadership Lessons Beyond the Classroom”
Justin Ethier, Post University Honors Program
“Shaping Leaders Through Honors Education”
Veronica Rincon, New Jersey City University
“Agents of Change: The Power of Student Involvement”
Jensi Javier Cabrera, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Empowering Young Voices: Leadership Begins in the Classroom”
Madison Rodgers & Angelique Morse, Thiel College
strand descriptions
Session 3
2:45 PM to 4 PM
Breakout Rooms
Academic Panel Presentations
Chapel A
Intersectional Leadership: Exploring Interdisciplinary and Historical Factors
Moderator:
“The History and Evolution of the Psychoanalytic Movement in America”
Leah Sealey, Frederick Community College
“Leadership Across Identities: Intersectionality’s Role in Shaping Social Movements and Policy”
Maanya Pande, University of Connecticut
“Recognizing the Financial Contributions of Women in the History of Dentistry”
Faiza Ansari, Thomas Jefferson University
“Remembering Honor: Japan’s Postwar Identity Between Victimhood and the ‘Wartime Spirit’”
Katherine Frost, United States Air Force Academy
Chapel B
Making Meaning Through Language
Moderator:
“20th Century Japanese Language Reform, Literacy, & Modern Media Impact”
Lily Kearney, Montclair State University
“Signs of Belonging: Linguistic Journeys and Community Identities of Deaf Elders”
Neila Eaddy, Gallaudet University
“Understanding Hinglish as Borderland: Hybrid Language and Identity Formation in the Indian-American Diaspora”
Jyotika Aggarwal, Mercer County Community College
“Language and Leadership: Innovative Instruction Promoting Linguistic Inclusivity and Productivity”
Zoe Plauger, Loyola University Maryland
Chapel C
AI and Business 1
Moderator:
“AI Crew Chief”
Stephen Rollins, Stevenson University
“AI vs Employment: The Ultimate Face-Off”
Gabrielle Snowden, (Anastasia Ritter), & (Paige Fabian), Loyola University Maryland
“AI, Automation, and Equity: Labor Market Transformation and Algorithmic Bias in Hiring”
Caileigh Grimberg, Jack Tartmamosa, & Cameron Grant, Loyola University Maryland
“Artificial Intelligence is the Newest Industry Killing Our Planet”
Aslinn Tilley, Westfield State University
Whitney
Ecological Issues and Opportunities
Moderator:
“A Continued Biofilm Quest Investigating Interactions with Human Macrophages, Arthrobacter, and Biofilm.”
Abigail Burgess, Westfield State University
“Environmentally Sustainable Burial Methods and Practices”
Nova Brown, University of Saint Joseph Connecticut
“Mapping the Future of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat: How Fragmented Habitats Shape Their Survival”
Grace Fontoura, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Ripple Effect: Assessing NGSS Integration in Maryland Water Science Education”
Alyssa Geddie, Towson University
Whalley
Designing for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Moderator:
“Should Nature Have Rights? Reimagining Design and Our Relationship with Nature”
Elizabeth Engime, Susan Frosten, & Daniel Maloney, Thomas Jefferson University
“The Cost of a Lost Haven: When Policy Undermines Public Health Efforts and Its Implications on Black Maternal Health Outcomes in the United States”
Leah Wynn, Salisbury University
“Motivated About Motivation: The Science, Ethics, and Application of Intrinsic Motivation”
Zoe Xanthopoulos, Quinnipiac University
“Small Wings, Big Impact: Wildlife Rehabilitation as a Haven for Leadership”
Allison Griswold, Westfield State University
George A
Responding to Psychological Crisis and Mental Health Needs
Moderator:
“A Crisis Car for a Crisis: Tri-Response Crisis Intervention”
Daniel Doherty, Frederick Community College
“Attitudes Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder Among Psychology Students”
Josey Sobeck, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Executive Functioning Facets as Predictors of Anxiety Profiles in Neurodiverse Youth”
Natalia Cifuentes, Rachel McDonald, & Erin Kang, Montclair State University
“Facing Our Finitude: The Lived Experience of the Anticipatory Passing of a Loved One”
Ava Figueroa, Point Park University
George B
Ethics, Identity, and Responsibility in Digital Media
Moderator:
“Beyond the Feed: TikTok’s Duty to Protect the Digital Playground”
Michael Cieza, Loyola University Maryland
“Creating a Digital Haven: An Ethical Digital Marketing Campaign for Streamich”
Michario Madden, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Curated Selves: Honoring Authentic Identity in the Age of Social Media”
Laiba Viqar, Community College of Allegheny County
“How Modern Media Influences Men”
Raekwon Sok, Southern Connecticut State University
York
Building Communities: Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Systems
Moderator:
“Architecture Will Save Lives: Evaluating the Intersection of Psychology, Sociology, and Architecture to Ensure Human Well-being”
Yoselynn Martinez, Thomas Jefferson University
“Redefining the Redline: Exclusion, Crisis, and Hope”
Carrie Ann Campbell, Cleveland State University
“Source and Solution to Sub-urban Sprawl: Building Stronger Towns”
Charlie Wurster, Frederick Community College
“Water, Wealth, and Well-Being”
Nayyab Farooq, Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham
Church
Economics of Inequality, Equity, and Sustainability
Moderator:
“Real Estate & Private Equity: Developing Communities, Depreciating Citizens”
Rachael Hazlett, West Chester University
“Enforcement and Inequality: The Labor-Market Consequences of Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts”
Katheryn Peloquin, St. John’s University
“Examining Economic Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility in Developing Economies- A Great Gatsby Curve- Adjacent Analysis”
Jack Ippolito, St. John’s University
“Prevention in Practice: Aligning Community Well-Being with Economic Sustainability”
Madeline Bruno, (Chloe Einsig), & (Lilly Parks), Loyola University Maryland
Roundtable Presentations
Temple
Conversations about Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator:
“Frontline Lifesavers: Innovation and Equity in Prehospital Emergency Care”
Madison Conti, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Revamping the Hippocratic Oath: An Egalitarian Revision”
Esha Azeem, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“The Future of Nursing: The Importance of AI Literacy for Educators and Students”
Shenijah Rodney, Monroe University
“The Impact of Nursing Leadership on Serving Vulnerable Populations and Resolving Health Disparities”
Kayla Shand, Monroe University
Conversations about Shaping the Future: Violence, Youth Crime, Democracy, and Immigration (no room assigned... Can we use College A or B? or Crown?)
Moderator:
“United States Gender Bias in Immigration Rights”
Michelle Trieu, Westfield State University
“The Future of Democracy in an Ever-Innovating World”
Jalanii Newman, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Unintended Consequences: How 'Raise the Age' May Contribute to Increasing Youth Crime Rates”
Deona Rosario, Monroe University
“Raising Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence at Stevenson University”
Raven Molock, Stevenson University
Wooster
Conversations about Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Empowerment, Education, and Impact
Moderator:
“From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Cultivating Confident Student Leaders”
Olivia Rodriguez, Post University Honors Program
‘From Student to Changemaker: Leadership Lessons Beyond the Classroom”
Justin Ethier, Post University Honors Program
“Shaping Leaders Through Honors Education”
Veronica Rincon, New Jersey City University
“Agents of Change: The Power of Student Involvement”
Jensi Javier Cabrera, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Empowering Young Voices: Leadership Begins in the Classroom”
Madison Rodgers & Angelique Morse, Thiel College
strand descriptions
Session 4
4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Breakout ROoms
Academic Panel Presentations
Chapel A
Intersectional Leadership: Exploring Interdisciplinary and Historical Factors
Moderator:
“The History and Evolution of the Psychoanalytic Movement in America”
Leah Sealey, Frederick Community College
“Leadership Across Identities: Intersectionality’s Role in Shaping Social Movements and Policy”
Maanya Pande, University of Connecticut
“Recognizing the Financial Contributions of Women in the History of Dentistry”
Faiza Ansari, Thomas Jefferson University
“Remembering Honor: Japan’s Postwar Identity Between Victimhood and the ‘Wartime Spirit’”
Katherine Frost, United States Air Force Academy
Chapel B
Making Meaning Through Language
Moderator:
“20th Century Japanese Language Reform, Literacy, & Modern Media Impact”
Lily Kearney, Montclair State University
“Signs of Belonging: Linguistic Journeys and Community Identities of Deaf Elders”
Neila Eaddy, Gallaudet University
“Understanding Hinglish as Borderland: Hybrid Language and Identity Formation in the Indian-American Diaspora”
Jyotika Aggarwal, Mercer County Community College
“Language and Leadership: Innovative Instruction Promoting Linguistic Inclusivity and Productivity”
Zoe Plauger, Loyola University Maryland
Chapel C
AI and Business 1
Moderator:
“AI Crew Chief”
Stephen Rollins, Stevenson University
“AI vs Employment: The Ultimate Face-Off”
Gabrielle Snowden, (Anastasia Ritter), & (Paige Fabian), Loyola University Maryland
“AI, Automation, and Equity: Labor Market Transformation and Algorithmic Bias in Hiring”
Caileigh Grimberg, Jack Tartmamosa, & Cameron Grant, Loyola University Maryland
“Artificial Intelligence is the Newest Industry Killing Our Planet”
Aslinn Tilley, Westfield State University
Whitney
Ecological Issues and Opportunities
Moderator:
“A Continued Biofilm Quest Investigating Interactions with Human Macrophages, Arthrobacter, and Biofilm.”
Abigail Burgess, Westfield State University
“Environmentally Sustainable Burial Methods and Practices”
Nova Brown, University of Saint Joseph Connecticut
“Mapping the Future of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat: How Fragmented Habitats Shape Their Survival”
Grace Fontoura, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Ripple Effect: Assessing NGSS Integration in Maryland Water Science Education”
Alyssa Geddie, Towson University
Whalley
Designing for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Moderator:
“Should Nature Have Rights? Reimagining Design and Our Relationship with Nature”
Elizabeth Engime, Susan Frosten, & Daniel Maloney, Thomas Jefferson University
“The Cost of a Lost Haven: When Policy Undermines Public Health Efforts and Its Implications on Black Maternal Health Outcomes in the United States”
Leah Wynn, Salisbury University
“Motivated About Motivation: The Science, Ethics, and Application of Intrinsic Motivation”
Zoe Xanthopoulos, Quinnipiac University
“Small Wings, Big Impact: Wildlife Rehabilitation as a Haven for Leadership”
Allison Griswold, Westfield State University
George A
Responding to Psychological Crisis and Mental Health Needs
Moderator:
“A Crisis Car for a Crisis: Tri-Response Crisis Intervention”
Daniel Doherty, Frederick Community College
“Attitudes Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder Among Psychology Students”
Josey Sobeck, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Executive Functioning Facets as Predictors of Anxiety Profiles in Neurodiverse Youth”
Natalia Cifuentes, Rachel McDonald, & Erin Kang, Montclair State University
“Facing Our Finitude: The Lived Experience of the Anticipatory Passing of a Loved One”
Ava Figueroa, Point Park University
George B
Ethics, Identity, and Responsibility in Digital Media
Moderator:
“Beyond the Feed: TikTok’s Duty to Protect the Digital Playground”
Michael Cieza, Loyola University Maryland
“Creating a Digital Haven: An Ethical Digital Marketing Campaign for Streamich”
Michario Madden, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Curated Selves: Honoring Authentic Identity in the Age of Social Media”
Laiba Viqar, Community College of Allegheny County
“How Modern Media Influences Men”
Raekwon Sok, Southern Connecticut State University
York
Building Communities: Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Systems
Moderator:
“Architecture Will Save Lives: Evaluating the Intersection of Psychology, Sociology, and Architecture to Ensure Human Well-being”
Yoselynn Martinez, Thomas Jefferson University
“Redefining the Redline: Exclusion, Crisis, and Hope”
Carrie Ann Campbell, Cleveland State University
“Source and Solution to Sub-urban Sprawl: Building Stronger Towns”
Charlie Wurster, Frederick Community College
“Water, Wealth, and Well-Being”
Nayyab Farooq, Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham
Church
Economics of Inequality, Equity, and Sustainability
Moderator:
“Real Estate & Private Equity: Developing Communities, Depreciating Citizens”
Rachael Hazlett, West Chester University
“Enforcement and Inequality: The Labor-Market Consequences of Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts”
Katheryn Peloquin, St. John’s University
“Examining Economic Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility in Developing Economies- A Great Gatsby Curve- Adjacent Analysis”
Jack Ippolito, St. John’s University
“Prevention in Practice: Aligning Community Well-Being with Economic Sustainability”
Madeline Bruno, (Chloe Einsig), & (Lilly Parks), Loyola University Maryland
Roundtable Presentations
Temple
Conversations about Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator:
“Frontline Lifesavers: Innovation and Equity in Prehospital Emergency Care”
Madison Conti, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Revamping the Hippocratic Oath: An Egalitarian Revision”
Esha Azeem, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“The Future of Nursing: The Importance of AI Literacy for Educators and Students”
Shenijah Rodney, Monroe University
“The Impact of Nursing Leadership on Serving Vulnerable Populations and Resolving Health Disparities”
Kayla Shand, Monroe University
Conversations about Shaping the Future: Violence, Youth Crime, Democracy, and Immigration (no room assigned... Can we use College A or B? or Crown?)
Moderator:
“United States Gender Bias in Immigration Rights”
Michelle Trieu, Westfield State University
“The Future of Democracy in an Ever-Innovating World”
Jalanii Newman, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Unintended Consequences: How 'Raise the Age' May Contribute to Increasing Youth Crime Rates”
Deona Rosario, Monroe University
“Raising Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence at Stevenson University”
Raven Molock, Stevenson University
Wooster
Conversations about Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Empowerment, Education, and Impact
Moderator:
“From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Cultivating Confident Student Leaders”
Olivia Rodriguez, Post University Honors Program
‘From Student to Changemaker: Leadership Lessons Beyond the Classroom”
Justin Ethier, Post University Honors Program
“Shaping Leaders Through Honors Education”
Veronica Rincon, New Jersey City University
“Agents of Change: The Power of Student Involvement”
Jensi Javier Cabrera, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Empowering Young Voices: Leadership Begins in the Classroom”
Madison Rodgers & Angelique Morse, Thiel College
strand descriptions
Student GALA: The Secret Garden
8:30 PM to 11:59 PM
Pennsylvania Ballroom
Academic Panel Presentations
Chapel A
Intersectional Leadership: Exploring Interdisciplinary and Historical Factors
Moderator:
“The History and Evolution of the Psychoanalytic Movement in America”
Leah Sealey, Frederick Community College
“Leadership Across Identities: Intersectionality’s Role in Shaping Social Movements and Policy”
Maanya Pande, University of Connecticut
“Recognizing the Financial Contributions of Women in the History of Dentistry”
Faiza Ansari, Thomas Jefferson University
“Remembering Honor: Japan’s Postwar Identity Between Victimhood and the ‘Wartime Spirit’”
Katherine Frost, United States Air Force Academy
Chapel B
Making Meaning Through Language
Moderator:
“20th Century Japanese Language Reform, Literacy, & Modern Media Impact”
Lily Kearney, Montclair State University
“Signs of Belonging: Linguistic Journeys and Community Identities of Deaf Elders”
Neila Eaddy, Gallaudet University
“Understanding Hinglish as Borderland: Hybrid Language and Identity Formation in the Indian-American Diaspora”
Jyotika Aggarwal, Mercer County Community College
“Language and Leadership: Innovative Instruction Promoting Linguistic Inclusivity and Productivity”
Zoe Plauger, Loyola University Maryland
Chapel C
AI and Business 1
Moderator:
“AI Crew Chief”
Stephen Rollins, Stevenson University
“AI vs Employment: The Ultimate Face-Off”
Gabrielle Snowden, (Anastasia Ritter), & (Paige Fabian), Loyola University Maryland
“AI, Automation, and Equity: Labor Market Transformation and Algorithmic Bias in Hiring”
Caileigh Grimberg, Jack Tartmamosa, & Cameron Grant, Loyola University Maryland
“Artificial Intelligence is the Newest Industry Killing Our Planet”
Aslinn Tilley, Westfield State University
Whitney
Ecological Issues and Opportunities
Moderator:
“A Continued Biofilm Quest Investigating Interactions with Human Macrophages, Arthrobacter, and Biofilm.”
Abigail Burgess, Westfield State University
“Environmentally Sustainable Burial Methods and Practices”
Nova Brown, University of Saint Joseph Connecticut
“Mapping the Future of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat: How Fragmented Habitats Shape Their Survival”
Grace Fontoura, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Ripple Effect: Assessing NGSS Integration in Maryland Water Science Education”
Alyssa Geddie, Towson University
Whalley
Designing for Sustainability, Health, and the Environment
Moderator:
“Should Nature Have Rights? Reimagining Design and Our Relationship with Nature”
Elizabeth Engime, Susan Frosten, & Daniel Maloney, Thomas Jefferson University
“The Cost of a Lost Haven: When Policy Undermines Public Health Efforts and Its Implications on Black Maternal Health Outcomes in the United States”
Leah Wynn, Salisbury University
“Motivated About Motivation: The Science, Ethics, and Application of Intrinsic Motivation”
Zoe Xanthopoulos, Quinnipiac University
“Small Wings, Big Impact: Wildlife Rehabilitation as a Haven for Leadership”
Allison Griswold, Westfield State University
George A
Responding to Psychological Crisis and Mental Health Needs
Moderator:
“A Crisis Car for a Crisis: Tri-Response Crisis Intervention”
Daniel Doherty, Frederick Community College
“Attitudes Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder Among Psychology Students”
Josey Sobeck, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Executive Functioning Facets as Predictors of Anxiety Profiles in Neurodiverse Youth”
Natalia Cifuentes, Rachel McDonald, & Erin Kang, Montclair State University
“Facing Our Finitude: The Lived Experience of the Anticipatory Passing of a Loved One”
Ava Figueroa, Point Park University
George B
Ethics, Identity, and Responsibility in Digital Media
Moderator:
“Beyond the Feed: TikTok’s Duty to Protect the Digital Playground”
Michael Cieza, Loyola University Maryland
“Creating a Digital Haven: An Ethical Digital Marketing Campaign for Streamich”
Michario Madden, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
“Curated Selves: Honoring Authentic Identity in the Age of Social Media”
Laiba Viqar, Community College of Allegheny County
“How Modern Media Influences Men”
Raekwon Sok, Southern Connecticut State University
York
Building Communities: Housing, Infrastructure, and Urban Systems
Moderator:
“Architecture Will Save Lives: Evaluating the Intersection of Psychology, Sociology, and Architecture to Ensure Human Well-being”
Yoselynn Martinez, Thomas Jefferson University
“Redefining the Redline: Exclusion, Crisis, and Hope”
Carrie Ann Campbell, Cleveland State University
“Source and Solution to Sub-urban Sprawl: Building Stronger Towns”
Charlie Wurster, Frederick Community College
“Water, Wealth, and Well-Being”
Nayyab Farooq, Fairleigh Dickinson University Florham
Church
Economics of Inequality, Equity, and Sustainability
Moderator:
“Real Estate & Private Equity: Developing Communities, Depreciating Citizens”
Rachael Hazlett, West Chester University
“Enforcement and Inequality: The Labor-Market Consequences of Recent U.S. Immigration Policy Shifts”
Katheryn Peloquin, St. John’s University
“Examining Economic Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility in Developing Economies- A Great Gatsby Curve- Adjacent Analysis”
Jack Ippolito, St. John’s University
“Prevention in Practice: Aligning Community Well-Being with Economic Sustainability”
Madeline Bruno, (Chloe Einsig), & (Lilly Parks), Loyola University Maryland
Roundtable Presentations
Temple
Conversations about Leadership in Healthcare
Moderator:
“Frontline Lifesavers: Innovation and Equity in Prehospital Emergency Care”
Madison Conti, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Revamping the Hippocratic Oath: An Egalitarian Revision”
Esha Azeem, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“The Future of Nursing: The Importance of AI Literacy for Educators and Students”
Shenijah Rodney, Monroe University
“The Impact of Nursing Leadership on Serving Vulnerable Populations and Resolving Health Disparities”
Kayla Shand, Monroe University
Conversations about Shaping the Future: Violence, Youth Crime, Democracy, and Immigration (no room assigned... Can we use College A or B? or Crown?)
Moderator:
“United States Gender Bias in Immigration Rights”
Michelle Trieu, Westfield State University
“The Future of Democracy in an Ever-Innovating World”
Jalanii Newman, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Unintended Consequences: How 'Raise the Age' May Contribute to Increasing Youth Crime Rates”
Deona Rosario, Monroe University
“Raising Awareness of Intimate Partner Violence at Stevenson University”
Raven Molock, Stevenson University
Wooster
Conversations about Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders: Empowerment, Education, and Impact
Moderator:
“From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Cultivating Confident Student Leaders”
Olivia Rodriguez, Post University Honors Program
‘From Student to Changemaker: Leadership Lessons Beyond the Classroom”
Justin Ethier, Post University Honors Program
“Shaping Leaders Through Honors Education”
Veronica Rincon, New Jersey City University
“Agents of Change: The Power of Student Involvement”
Jensi Javier Cabrera, Fairleigh Dickinson University
“Empowering Young Voices: Leadership Begins in the Classroom”
Madison Rodgers & Angelique Morse, Thiel College
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
We will bring #NRHC2025 to a close today!
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NRHC Business meeting
7:30 AM to 8:30 Am
Brady
Join us as we discuss the business of our region and learn how you can become more involved with NRHC!
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Poster Session 2 & Breakfast
8:30 AM to 10 AM
Metropolitan ABC
(51) “Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition and Other Effects of Vape Aerosols on A549 Lung Cancer Cells”
Donovan August, Millersville University
(52) “The American Loneliness Epidemic: Examining the Decline of ‘Us’ in the U.S.”
Hilary Bareiss, University of Hartford
(53) “Kutztown University’s System Crossroads: Developing Check List Advising Tools to Fit Student and Faculty Needs”
Katelyn Beitz, Kutztown University
(54) “Using Wearable Sensors for Gait Analysis: Measurement Accuracy for Linear Measurements”
Evan Block, SUNY Albany
(55) “Arts and the Honors College: Investigating Perceptions and Realities”
London Brooks, Towson University
(56) “The Poor, a Voice Willfully Forgotten at the Crossroads”
Cameron Bryant, Dominican University New York
(57) “History At The Crossroads: Native American Boarding Schools”
Sicilia Campbell, Westfield State University
(58) “The Power of Music: Community Engagement and Protest Through the Ages”
Nico Canela, Farmingdale State College
(59) “High-Impact Practices at a Crossroad”
Tayler Cleveland, Point Park University
(60) “Every Body Is Beautiful”
Pacey Connor, Stevenson University
(61) “Television Portrayals and Perceptions of Nurses”
Lacey Dargenio, University of Saint Joseph
(62) “The Reality of International Research Ethics Policies in a Post-Covid World”
Madeline DeVito, State University at Oswego
(63) “Barriers to Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Survival: The Impact of Health Insurance Access Among Hispanic Women”
Jose Escobar, Mercer County Community College
(64) “Navigating AI in Higher Education: Insights from the Global AI Student Survey”
Sara Flores, Islei Amparo, and Cynthia Moreno-Pena, Montclair State University
(65) “Social-Emotional Learning and COVID-19 for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students”
Ezra Forero-Tarquino, Gallaudet University
(66) “Overturning Roe v. Wade: A Pivotal Moment in U.S. History”
Allison Griswold, Westfield State University
(67) “Developing Ribonucleic Acid Thermometers and Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Enzymatic Reactions in Plasmodium falciparum to Combat Malaria”
Andersen Herman, Salisbury University
(68) “The Importance of Racial Ethnic Socialization in Transracial Adoption”
Rose Jeffes, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
(69) “Breaking the Barriers: The Importance of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Quality Patient Care”
Autumn Jones and Cassie Lorom, Westfield State University
(70) “Starved for Perfection: Addressing the Virulent Impact of Social Media on Women”
Mia Korman, Georgian Court University
(71) “Enhancing Gene Expression to Optimize the Efficacy of Escherichia Coli for Probiotic Applications”
Mirian Lopez, Mercer County Community College
(72) “Benefits and Accessibility of Educational Programming for Informal Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia”
Julia Martocchio, University of Saint Joseph
(73) “Food Insecurity in Appalachia: Highlighting Causes & Solutions”
Trevor McDaniel, Community College of Allegheny County
(74) “Minds over Guns: The Final Solution”
Morgan McGuire, Georgian Court University
(75) “Final Girls: Surviving Until Subversion”
Kristin Moore, Community College of Allegheny County
(76) “Characterization of Gold Nanoparticles Adsorbed by Cell Lines by Single-Particle ICP-MS Methods”
Cindy Nguyen, Rowan University
(77) “Enhancing Traffic Prediction Accuracy for New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence Techniques”
Amanda Olachea, Dominican University New York
(78) “Optimization of Photon Counting Computed Tomography Scanner for Novel Tantalum Contrast Agent”
Emmett Perkinson, Hudson Valley Community College
(79) “Artificial Intelligence: An Accomplice to the Death of the Humanities”
Erin Pryor, Ramapo College of New Jersey
(80) “Reimagining Healthcare and Economic Equality: The Potential of Universal Basic Income”
Morgan Ritchie, Thomas Jefferson University
(81) “Antibiotic Overuse and the Effects of TirC in Dictyostelium Edited by CRISPR-Cas9”
Daniel Sackey, Towson University
(82) “Effect of Temperature and Sulfuric Acid Concentration on Pattern Formation in BZ Chemical Reaction Systems”
Samantha Small, Elizabethtown College
(83) “Improvements in Physical Therapy Treatments for Those with Low Income, Financial Troubles, Limited Health Insurance, or Living in Rural Areas”
Alec Steffens, Dominican University New York
(84) “Matching Myths: A Comparison of Creation and Destruction Stories Across Cultures”
Amanda Stevenson, Kutztown University
(85) “The Existential Existence of Diversity in Elizabethtown College”
Kalen Tendo, Elizabethtown College
(87) “Transitional Justice for Indigenous Guatemalan Communities”
Stefanie Viera, Ramapo College of New Jersey
(88) “Berlin's Startup Revolution: Navigating Culture, Innovation, and Challenges”
Matthew Yurkunas, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg
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Awards Ceremony & Conference Closing
10 AM to 10:45 AM
PENNSYLVANIA Ballroom
Join us as we celebrate the awardees in the following groups:
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SEA Award Winners & Nominees
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Paper of the Year Awardees & Nominees
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Creative of the Year Awardees & Nominees
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Student of the Year Awardees & Nominees
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Outstanding Poster Awardees
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Honors Professional of the Year Awardees & Nominees
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Publications Contest Awardees & Nominees
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Student Activities Awards