Honors Symposium
2021 Virtual Honors Thesis Symposium
The College will celebrate the achievements of the 2021 graduating cohort of the Honors Program with a virtual symposium on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Attendees will have the opportunity to view digital posters and listen in on thesis presentations from students across the disciplines.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Schedule of Events
5:30 – 5:40 p.m. | Welcome Address
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5:45 – 6:05 p.m. | Session 1
Panel 1: Psychology
Moderated by Dr. Katherine Alexander, Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology
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Danielle Giocondo, “Exploring the Relationship Between Mental Health Stigma, Self-Concealment and Help-Seeking Attitudes”
Mentor: Dr. John McCullagh
Erin Hughes, “The Relationship Between Autistic Traits, Eating Habits and Body Image”
Mentor: Dr. Katherine Alexander
Alicia Murray, “The Effect of Background Music on Long Term Memory”
Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Berger
Erich Naumann, “Examining the Relationship Between Sports-Related Concussions and Academic Functioning”
Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Pipitone
Jennifer Puac, “Examining the Relationship Between Culture and Decision-Making”
Mentor: Dr. Stefanie Vuotto
Panel 2: Business/Communication/Math
Moderated by Dr. Ted Kafala, Chair and Associate Professor of Communication
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Kimberlee Acosta, “The Effects of Social Media in Professional Sports Teams”
Mentor: Dr. Vincent Fitzgerald
Joanna Gjeka, “Analysis of Two Major U.S. Tax Reforms: Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 & Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017”
Mentor: Dr. Arman Nikman
Kayla Juarbe, “The Illusion of Beauty in the Age of Influencer Marketing”
Mentor: Dr. Cynthia Meyers
Isabel Pena, “Assessment Analysis: Campus Report 2017”
Mentor: Dr. Peter Luthy
Michael Stern, “Evaluating the Effectiveness of 2008 Recession Legislation”
Mentor: Prof. Frank Manzi
6:10 – 6:30 p.m. | Session 2
Panel 1: Sociology
Moderated by Dr. Kristin Lawler, Chair and Associate Professor of Sociology
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Elizabeth DeLeon, “Towards a Theory of Weak State Behavior During Global Shifts in Polarities: The Cases of Ukraine and the Philippines”
Mentor: Dr. Omar Nagi
Ruby Lopez, “My Testimony on the Inhumane Education System”
Mentor: Dr. Anthony Lee
Mia Peters, “An Analysis of Symbolic Interactionism and Labeling Theory in Making the Crips and Bloods”
Mentor: Dr. Kristin Lawler
Angela Umana, “To What Extent Are the Abilities of Dogs Being Undermined in Our Society”
Mentor: Dr. Omar Nagi
Panel 2: Nursing/Healthcare Management
Moderated by Dr. James Fabrizio, Virginia A. LiVolsi, M.D. Professor in Biology
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Grace Barry, “Plant-Based Diets and Orthopedic Patients”
Mentor: Dr. Suzanne Carr
Emily Batac, “The Effects of Intentional Rounding on Patient Care and Satisfaction in the Medical Surgical Units vs. Intensive Care Units”
Mentor: Prof. Veronica Thompson
Nica Garana, “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and its Implications in Trauma Informed Care”
Mentor: Dr. Suzanne Carr
Paola Valdez Estrella, “A Better Health Care System for All”
Mentor: Dr. Teresita Ramirez
6:35 – 6:55 p.m. | Session 3
Panel 1: Natural Sciences
Moderated by Dr. Ioanna Visviki, Ad Lux Professor of Biology
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Danielle Braham, “The Evolution of Garter Snake Resistance to Tetrodotoxin in Rough-Skinned Newts”
Mentor: Dr. Ioanna Visviki
Natalie Jara, “RNAi Involvement and Heterochromatization and Genomic Stability”
Mentor: Dr. James Fabrizio
Andrew Sorenson, “Catalytic Nucelic Acids”
Mentor: Dr. James Fabrizio
Jeffrey Twumasi, “Offspring Sex Ratio in the Seychelles Warbler”
Mentor: Dr. Ioanna Visviki
Panel 2: Humanities/Education
Moderated by Dr. Rosita Villagomez, Chair and Associate Professor of Spanish
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Xena Llamas, “The Importance of Arts Education on Childhood Development: A Thematic Review of the Literature”
Mentor: Dr. Mary Ellen Sullivan
Thomas McKay, “The Unclear Limits of Letter of the Law: The Legislative Pitfalls Faced by Religious Freedom in Contemporary America”
Mentor: Dr. Daniel Opler
Renato Pangan, “The Effectiveness of Stoic Spiritual Exercise on Undergraduate Students”
Mentors: Dr. Joshua Shmikler and Dr. Omar Nagi
Lauren Provencher, “Elizabeth and Anne: The Queens’ Two Genders”
Mentor: Dr. David Gallo
Matthew Stern, “The Justinianic Plague: The Role of Disease in the Ending of the Ancient World”
Mentor: Dr. David Gallo