Day of Scholarship

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Day of Scholarship, when we culminate the Pillar days and anchor the mission to cultivate the intellectual growth and development of our campus community.

April 9th, 2026
Day of Scholarship Schedule

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Schedule Overview_26
Time:
7:30 am - 8:00 amCheck-in for Participants - Brady Courtyard and Peeler Crystal Lounge
Welcome, Registration & Overview of the Day (Breakfast and Coffee provided)
Session 1 (staff)Session 2 (student)Session 3Session 5Session 6
Location: CENV 313CENV 300CENV 301CENV 308Peeler Crystal LoungeCENV 302
8:00 - 8:15 AMFrom Paper to Power: Building Resumes That Tell Your StoryMasters' Thesis Presentations - Click Here to See Full Schedule CRCS Poster SymposiaCRCS Creative Performances
8:15 - 8:30 AM
8:30 - 8:45 AMPlanes, Papers & Peace of Mind: Travel Smart and Know Your Rights
8:45 - 9:00 AM
9:00 - 9:15 AMGamify Your Classroom with Kahoot!What’s Your Path? Discover Your Major & Career with Focus2
9:15 - 9:30 AMTransition Time
9:30 - 9:45 AMWe Need to Talk About AI: A Multi-Viewpoint Conversation CRCS Poster SymposiaCRCS Creative Performances
9:45 - 10:00 AM
10:00 - 10:15 AMAce the Interview: Real Talk from the Hiring Side Honors Thesis Presentations - Luke RobertsMasters' Thesis Deliberations
10:15 - 10:30 AM
10:30 - 10:45 AMImpact Awards: Current Model, Outcomes, and Future PossibilitiesHonors Thesis Presentations - Ila Deese
10:45 - 11:00 AMTransition Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PMGaming Hour (22 Students- Student Center)
12:00 - 12:15 PM

Scholarship Snapshots (CENV 302)

12:15 - 12:30 PM
12:30 - 12:45 PM
12:45 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 1:15 PM
1:15 - 1:30 PMIntermission (15 min)
Time: Session 1Session 2Session 3Session 5Session 6
Location: CENV 301CLB Library (2nd Floor) CENV 302CENV 308Peeler Crystal Lounge CENV 303
1:30 - 1:45 PMPath to Tenure: Understanding the Process and Making ProgressLevel Up Lab: Your Professional Toolkit in ActionHonors Thesis Presentations - Laurel KeaslerEnglish Capstone PresentationsCRCS Poster SymposiaCRCS Creative Performances
1:45 - 2:00 PM
2:00 - 2:15 PMPromotion in Focus: Strategies for Advancement and Success Honors Thesis Presentations - Mason McLain
2:15 - 2:30 PM
2:30 - 2:45 PMI3: Coffee Talk Honors Thesis Presentations - Cheyanne Leger
2:45 - 3:00 PMTransition Time
3:00 - 3:15 PMCETLL: Faculty Food for ThoughtBreakEnglish Capstone PresentationsCRCS Poster SymposiaCRCS Creative Performances
3:15 - 3:30 PM
3:30 - 3:45 PMPlanes, Papers & Peace of Mind: Travel Smart and Know Your RightsHonors Thesis Presentations - Jacy Noble
3:45 - 4:00 PM
4:00 - 4:15 PMTravel: International & ScholarshipsHonors Thesis Presentations - Abigail (Nikki) Franz
4:15 - 4:30 PMTransition Time
4:30 - 4:45 PM Day of Scholarship Celebration & Social Hour
(Peeler Crystal Lounge)
4:45 - 5:00 PM
5:00 - 5:15 PM
5:15 - 5:30 PM
5:30 - 5:45 PMBus Departure for Charlotte Knights Game! Ticket purchase required.
Masters Thesis
TimeThu, Apr 9TitleAbstract
8:00Archie DeesAny Given Saturday: College Football in North Carolina: University of North Carolina at Chapel HillThis paper explores the strongly rooted football history of the oldest public university in the United States. The program boasts many NFL Hall-of-Fame players, including Lawrence Taylor and Julius Peppers, while currently sending budding talents to the NFL, such as Drake Maye and Omarion Hampton. The Tar Heels’ past of multiple influential coaches cannot be overlooked, with the likes of Mack Brown and Carl Snavely, and now future NFL Hall-of-Fame coach, Bill Belichick. An investigation into the current state of the program, will also be presented, including outlooks for the future. We will take a deep dive into the long-standing home for Tar Heel football, Kenan Stadium, and how the complex has evolved since its opening in 1927. The current gameday atmosphere and marketing plans will be instigated as well, as fan engagement is a benchmark for success in the sporting industry. Finally, an opinion on the future of the program will conclude.
8:40Brandon EasterEffects of NIL in College SportsThe introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights has drastically transformed the landscape of college sports. Before NIL, college athletes were unable to earn compensation beyond scholarships while universities, conferences, and media organizations generated tons of revenue from collegiate sports. This thesis examines the effects of NIL policies on college athletics, focusing on student-athlete opportunities, recruiting dynamics, competitive balance, and the evolving relationship between athletes and institutions. Through analysis of recent NIL legislation, institutional responses, and emerging market trends, the study explores how NIL has shifted the traditional amateurism model within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Findings indicate that NIL opportunities have created new financial benefits and personal branding possibilities for student-athletes, while also introducing challenges related to regulation, recruiting advantages, and disparities between institutions with differing resources. Additionally, NIL has influenced athlete decision-making, transfer activity, and booster involvement in college sports. The research suggests that while NIL provides greater economic fairness for athletes, it has also accelerated the commercialization of college athletics and raised questions about long-term competitive balance and governance. Ultimately, this thesis highlights the need for clearer national guidelines and institutional strategies to ensure NIL opportunities benefit student-athletes while maintaining the integrity and sustainability of collegiate sports programs.
9:20Emer McGlynnWinning at Their Expense: The Psychology of Schadenfreude in Competitive SportsSchadenfreude, the experience of pleasure at another’s misfortune, is a complex and underexplored emotion in sports psychology, particularly in relation to athletes themselves. This thesis investigates the psychological, social, and cultural factors that contribute to schadenfreude in competitive sports and examines its effects on athlete performance, interpersonal relationships, and team dynamics. Drawing on social identity theory, appraisal theory, and the theory of envy, this study adopts a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data will be collected through surveys from 50 athletes across individual and team-based sports, while qualitative insights will be gathered through interviews with athletes from both collectivist, Irish, and individualist, American cultures. Findings are expected to reveal how rivalry intensity, cultural norms, and emotional regulation shape the experience and consequences of schadenfreude. The research contributes to a deeper understanding of athletes’ emotional landscapes, offering practical implications for coaches, psychologists, and sports organizations aiming to foster healthier, more cohesive, and ethically grounded competitive environments
9:40Adjourn
10:20Committee Meets
Honors Thesis
TimeThu, Apr 9Title
10:00Luke RobertsFrom Witches Brew to Antibiotics: Analyzing the Connection of Salamanders and Modern Medicine 
10:30Ila DeeseWitch Hunt!: Is Political, Feminist Theatre Effective in the Age of Trump?
11:00Lunch
1:30Laurel KeaslerEngineering Escherichia coli for Enhanced PHB Degradation: Synthetic Biology, Environmental Application, and the Challenges of CRISPR Intellectual Property
2:00Mason McLainLikes, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Engagement
2:30Cheyanne LagerPhenomenon of Burnout: How Do Stress, Health, and Demands Predict Burnout in Undergraduate College Students?
3:00
3:30Jacy NobleThe Coevolution of Allergies Between People and Their Pets
4:00Abigail (Nikki) FranzYour Body, My Choice: Online Aggression Towards Women Before and After the 2024 American Election
English Capstone Presentations
Dr. Kerstin Rudolph - English Capstone PresentationsCENV 308
TimePresenter and Title
1:40 PMLillian Henriksen: Stories about Emotions (Short Story Collection) 
1:50 PMMaddie Lloyd: Stories about Death and Grief (Short Story Collection)
2:00 PMKeating Lamson: “Museum Studies"
2:10 PMBreak!
2:20 PMKathrine McDermott: Moon Stories (Short Story Collection)
2:30 PMHannah Koopmans: “Black Women’s Political Activism Through Literature"
2:40 PMJoshua Nelson: "Modernism and Loss in Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and T.S. Eliot"
2:50 PMIsabelle Roach: Horror Stories (Short Story Collection)
CRCS_Posters_S26
CRCS Poster Presentation Schedule April 9th 2026      
Poster Sessions 1-4       
Presentation TimePoster ID #Presenting Author(s)Co-authorsCategoryFaculty AdvisorTitle of PresentationDepartmentSchool
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 01Noah Hageman Class ProjectsLuis Fernandez-TorresHeat, Humidity, and Blood Degradation Chemistry & BiochemistrySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 02Lilly Henriksen Substantive Research or Creative ProjectSheila BrownlowHow Do People Predict the Feelings of Crime Victims? PsychologySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 03Hailee SmithSavannah SinghSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectCarmony HartwigImpact of Cortisol on the Chemotherapeutic Effectiveness of Cisplatin in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells BiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 04Breann Wusterbarth Substantive Research or Creative ProjectFrancisco CamachoLooking for a change of the guard in the parties of your mouth: Examining diurnal rhythms of the human oral microbiome Breann Wusterbarth, Dr. Francisco CamachoBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 05Maria Benigno Substantive Research or Creative ProjectRichard MacriRedesigning an Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Lab Protocol to Emphasize “Green” Chemistry Practices: Stereospecific Ketoester Reduction Using Yeast and Sustainable Extraction Solvents​Chemistry & BiochemistrySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 06Cheyanne LegerMary Burchette, Abigail ShurenSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectSheila Brownlow and Diana RiserCollege Student Burnout as a Function of First-Generation StatusPsychologySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 07Abigail FranzMakya WitmerSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectSheila BrownlowLanguage Used by Liberals and Conservatives Discussing Women on Instagram PsychologySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 08Shiva AryalWill LyonsSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectErin WitalisonFrom Ecology to Pharmacology: Antibiotic Discovery from Soil BacteriaBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 09Haley Moffett Substantive Research or Creative ProjectCarmony HartwigEffects of Temperature on the Stability and Activity of Botulinum toxinBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 10Rachel Davis Substantive Research or Creative ProjectMercedes Quesada-EmbidWhen Policy Meets People: A Contemporary Analysis of Environmental PolicyEnvironment & SustainabilitySchool of Arts & Sciences
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 11Olympia Ann Poplin Class ProjectsLisa PopeEE - Across Ages and SpacesBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 12Gavin MooreKyle PerrySubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryDo verbal instructions impact performance when layered on a modeled instruction, in comparison to strictly a modeled instruction?Health SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 13Casey GougeCameron BurleysonSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryThe Influence of Auditory Distraction on Visual Scanning and Catch PerformanceHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 14Kayla LewisSantiago Passoni, Blake Reese, Boston RehrerSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryIs there an influence on surface stability on Y-Balance composite scores?Health SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 15Maragret WiseThomas Keeter CorcoranSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryModeling Visual and Auditory CuesHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
8:00 - 9:15 AMPS1 - 16 (Monitor)Jayden Peake Class ProjectsChristine Fry WiseThe Human and Environmental Effects of Artificial IntelligenceMathematics and Computer ScienceSchool of Business
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 01Ryleigh Miller Kaitlyn Vitale, Lesly Benitez DuarteSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectShelia Brownlow and Diana RiserAppropriateness of Corporal Punishment to Boy and Girl Children PsychologySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 02Julian Beltran Bamaca Substantive Research or Creative ProjectTim ClarkFamilismo, Disability, Deviance: Crip Embodiment and Relationships in All New Ghost Rider SociologySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 03Salem FlemingElena Strozewski, Caroline BarbeeSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectSue CalcagniFootsteps and the Forest Floor: Salamander Response to Trail ProximityEnvironment & SustainabilitySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 04Mayra BlancoRyan Bravo, Charity Davies, Jordan Duzenack, Yahaira Galan Cruzes, Lore Jackson, Sean McFarland, Alyssa Slack, Anthony ZeiglerClass ProjectsFrancisco CamachoHoly Spit that's a lot of Bacteria: do beads even matter.BiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 05Sam Giraldo Substantive Research or Creative ProjectAmanda RushingThe HTLV-1 basic leucine zipper factor contributes to the dysregulation of the pro-cancerous polyamine biosynthesis pathway.BiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 06Allen Callahan Lillian HenriksenSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectSheila BrownlowPerceptions of Societal Structures and Their OutcomesPsychologySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 07Sofia BeardSofia BeardClass ProjectsRichard MacriCoagulant Performance in Water TreatmentChemistry & BiochemistrySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 08Lilly WolfJustine SanchezSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectErin WitalisonExploring the Impact of ADHD Medications on Breast Cancer CellsBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 09Efe Egberi Substantive Research or Creative ProjectChaMarra SanerAnalytical detection of carcinogenic and irritant VOCs from synthetic hairChemistry & BiochemistrySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 10Alyssa Wood  Substantive Research or Creative ProjectJay Bolin A preliminary floristic survey of Dunn’s Mountain: a granite monadnock community in the central piedmont of North CarolinaBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 11Quinn DavidsonJoanna Owczarz, Connor MacDermott, Fredrick Perry, Paulina TomczykClass ProjectsEwa Tomczak WozniakSustainable Development as a Driver of Healthy HabitsBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 12Brenda Martinez MartinezNika Dundovic, Thomas Boinet, Rahal Karkoubi, Alessandro VallettaSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectEwa Tomczak WozniakWhen Societies Accept Transition: Public Attitudes and Energy Change in Democratic SystemsBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 13Ella GutenwikSara Pukas, Joao Oliveira, Adriano Melo, Mate Kenyeres, Jerzy LarysClass ProjectsEwa Tomczak WozniakThe role of education and social expectations in businessBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 14Bryson SimsMayra Mosquera, Paola Adame, Krista Woolly, Amy WilsonSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectBrittany Smith and Brianna RandallThe effect of a lifestyle medicine behavioral intervention on biomarkers Health SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 15Tina Gomes Mayra Mosquera, Paola Adame, Krista Woolly, Amy WilsonSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectBrittany SmithImpact of Lifestyle Medicine Education on Body Composition: A Community-Based Intervention ApproachHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
9:30 - 10:45 AMPS2 - 16 (Monitor)Bautista Vecchi RamelloJuan Camilo Gonzalez Restrepo and Victorio VenariaClass ProjectsJoanna TrammellLongpassBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 01Layne Maitra Substantive Research or Creative ProjectChaMarra Saner and Amanda RushingComparative Analysis of Withanolide Content and Bioactivity in Commercial Ashwagandha Supplements: Implications for Quality, Efficacy, and SafetyChemistry & BiochemistrySchool of Arts & Sciences
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 02Albert Davis IIIChristopher Brown Jr. Substantive Research or Creative ProjectChaMarra SanerPhenolic Profiling and Antioxidant Capacity of Natural and Synthetic Vanilla FlavoringsChemistry & BiochemistrySchool of Arts & Sciences
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 03Katherin ElkinsMathew PeelerSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectJay Bolin and Carmony HartwigOptimal dispersal height of the fungal parasite (Ophiocordyceps) on carpenter ants (Camponotus) in the central piedmont of North CarolinaBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 04Jennifer Yurchisin  Jennifer Yurchisin Sustainability and Innovation: An Experiential Learning Study TourBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 05Jennifer Yurchisin  Jennifer Yurchisin Sustainability and Innovation: An Experiential Learning Study TourBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 06Jennifer Yurchisin  Jennifer Yurchisin Sustainability and Innovation: An Experiential Learning Study TourBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 07Jennifer Yurchisin  Jennifer Yurchisin Sustainability and Innovation: An Experiential Learning Study TourBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 08Jennifer Yurchisin  Jennifer Yurchisin Sustainability and Innovation: An Experiential Learning Study TourBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 09Jennifer Yurchisin  Jennifer Yurchisin Sustainability and Innovation: An Experiential Learning Study TourBusiness & EconomicsSchool of Business
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 10Kaylee WhitleyLetsi Burgos DelgadoSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryDoes simplification improve soccer ball juggling accuracy compared to soccer ball juggling without simplification?Health SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 11Valentina RodriguezMarcella LadeiraSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryDoes the addition of irrelevant background noise affect accuracy of visual scanning?Health SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 12Kevin LalinColt Wilkins, Christopher ReeseSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryAttentional CapacityHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 13Ryan FergusonWyatt Eastin, John Schachinger, Alex Gray, Rachel PressleySubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryDoes Distance Influence the Speed Accuracy Trade Off?Health SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
1:30 - 2:45 PMPS3 - 14Lucy HackDaniella CovarrubiasSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryThe Influence Surface Stability Has On Balance Using The Y-Balance TestHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
1:30 - 2:45 PMMonitorCarmony Hartwig Class ProjectsCarmony HartwigBiochemistry Protein Project Presentations on ThinglinkBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 01Bailey Brewer Substantive Research or Creative ProjectSheila Brownlow Biases Toward Women College Professors Seen in Language PsychologySchool of Arts & Sciences
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 02Elias BarberJacy Noble Substantive Research or Creative ProjectErin WitalisonScavenger Skincare: Black Vulture Facial Microbiomes in Wild and Human EnvironmentsBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 03Alejandro Álvarez Substantive Research or Creative ProjectErin WitalisonRole of Metal Ions in Bacterial Biofilm Formation.BiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 04Lilly HenriksenJonathan Cortes SerranoSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectSheila BrownlowDifferential Motivations in Language Use in Men’s Instagram Posts PsychologySchool of Arts & Sciences
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 05Annette Michelle Hernandez HerreraSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectAmanda RushingEstablishing a pipeline for characterizing the antimicrobial activity of environmental Pseudomonas isolatesBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 06Delilah HathewayElena StrozewskiSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectJay Bolin An Update on the Frog Hollow American Chestnut Orchard Located in the Central Piedmont of North CarolinaBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 07Mitchell Bobrek Substantive Research or Creative ProjectLuke DollarLeave Footprints, not Seeds! - Easy Steps to Mitigating Further Invasive Spread.Environment & SustainabilitySchool of Arts & Sciences
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 08Lucie Cainaud  Substantive Research or Creative ProjectJennifer Yurchisin Team Culture and PerformanceSociologySchool of Business
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 09Carson Daniel  Class ProjectsGeorge DaughtryHicks LawHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 10Brock McMichealMadi ClaySubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge Daughtry and Kaela HierholzerAccelerative Speed Training Effects on the Force-Velocity Athlete Profile Optimization LineHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 11Bree Ehmer Mary Sluga, Abbey NixonSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryDifferences Between Physical and Perceptual Motor Tasks on Attentional CapacityHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 12Cooper WalkerAndrew CrumpackerSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryTransfer Between Rolling a Golf Ball and Putting a Golf BallHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 13Lauren PatrickTaylor VecchioneSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryDoes Reaction Time Differ Between Individual Choice Cues?Health SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 14Jaime AlpizarCameron Hines, Maggie Wise, Jolina FrankSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectBrittany Smith and Kaela HierholzerChanges in Skeletal Muscle Oxygenation During a Treadmill VO2max Test in Collegiate AthletesHealth SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
3:00 - 4:15 PMPS4 - 15Ella SpeaksAzaria ElderSubstantive Research or Creative ProjectGeorge DaughtryHow does attentional focus (internal vs. external cues) affect performance during the early stage of learning?Health SciencesSchool of Health Sciences & Human Performance
3:00 - 4:15 PMMonitorCarmony Hartwig Class ProjectsCarmony HartwigBiochemistry Protein Project Presentations on ThinglinkBiologySchool of Arts & Sciences
         
CRCS_Creative Performances
Creative Projects and Performances - CENV 302 - 1:30 - 4:15 PM
Presentation TimePresenting Author(s)Perf. # IDPresentation TitleAdvisor
1:35 PMSheehan BoyerCP1 02Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
1:40 PMSummer FloydCP1 03Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
1:45 PMLukas Garcia-HuidobroCP1 04Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
1:50 PMHayden GathingsCP1 05Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
1:55 PMLillian HenriksenCP1 06Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:00 PMElvira HysingCP1 07Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:05 PMMakenzie MayCP1 08Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:10 PMDixie MeyersCP1 09Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:15 PMBrooke RedigerCP1 10Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:20 PMAva StanzaCP1 11Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:25 PMNyla WardCP1 12Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:30 PMSalem WeatherspoonCP1 13Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:35 PMMikayla JacksonCP1 14Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:40 PMSibella WoodruffCP1 15Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:45 PMRailyn WrightCP1 16Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Natalie Rogers
2:50 PMBreak!
2:55 PMAllen, Kamora CP2 01Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:00 PMBurns, Kylee CP2 02Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:05 PMDelgado, Tatiana CP2 03Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:10 PMEvans, Kaitlyn CP2 04Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:15 PMFitzpatrick, DanielCP2 05Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:20 PMGreene, Teresa CP2 06Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:25 PMHeath, Grant CP2 07Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:30 PMLogan, TobyCP2 08Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:35 PMMcDermott, Kathrine CP2 09Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:40 PMRice, CoreyCP2 10Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:45 PMRobbins, John CP2 11Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
3:50 PMSkeens, BrieannaCP2 12Creative Writing ShowcaseDr. Patrick Swaney
CRCS_Interactive Board Games
Interactive Board Game Demonstrations
Dr. Jeremiah Nelson's ENT 3510: Creativity and Innovation Course Department of Business & Economics - School of Business
IBG # IDSubmitting AuthorTitle of PresentationDepartment
IBG 01Callie TrexlerWings Across the Wetlands!Environment & Sustainability
IBG 02Caroline BarbeeEnrichment EngineerEnvironment & Sustainability
IBG 03Bianca GuerreroRace Through the RainforestEnvironment & Sustainability
IBG 04Ryan BravoNeembucupoli'Environment & Sustainability
IBG 05Elena StrozewskiGreat Lakes Mussel PatrolEnvironment & Sustainability
IBG 06Delilah HathewayBug Busting BattleEnvironment & Sustainability
IBG 07Jenna Coleman Buzzing AboutEnvironment & Sustainability
IBG 08Katherine ElkinsHabitat TakeoverEnvironment & Sustainability
IBG 09Roy Bedolla Clear the AirBusiness
IBG 10Porter Branham Race to the CenterBusiness
IBG 11Lucie CainaudEco LifeBusiness
IBG 12Owen Conway The Wildlife RaceBusiness
IBG 13Brady Elrod Business
IBG 14Jaylin FahnbullehLand MorphosisBusiness
IBG 15Madisen Gabel 2030: Race to Save the FutureBusiness
IBG 16Bennett Galloway Save the WorldBusiness
IBG 17Maritza Gonzalez-UgaldeDon't Trash, The SplashBusiness
IBG 18Deonta HarrisSprint to SustainabilityBusiness
IBG 19Elian InfantePirates of the SeaBusiness
IBG 20Lily LandisRace to the Deep SeaBusiness
IBG 21Khor'on MillerBlitz and BrainBusiness
IBG 22Alexa Poole Pines & PawsBusiness
IBG 23Noelle Richardson Everyday ImpactBusiness
IBG 24Luis Rodrigues Road to ChampionshipBusiness
IBG 25Xan VarnerInto the Heart of DarknessBusiness
Scholarship Snapshots
TimeThu, Apr 9Topical AreaDescription
12:00Introduction
12:05Michael BitzerOngoing Inquiry: Your Current Research (disciplinary scholarship)What The Troubles can teach the U.S. About Polarization
12:15Nicholas FuquaOngoing Inquiry: Your Current Research (disciplinary scholarship)Working with a UK composer and an LA playwright on recording a new storyboard Sci-Fi musical with another singer from England. The musical is a concept album that looks at life where AI and humanity have merge into a co-habitation relationship.
12:25Jay F. BolinPartnered Pursuits: Student Collaboration (research conducted with students)A short review of botanical research topics being pursued by our students. Including, American chestnut restoration, Floristics of Dunns Mountain, & Morphological Plasticity and Microclimates in Spring Ephemerals.
12:35Holly Bautista and Hannah WagenaarAdvancement, Enrollment & Community Engagement (Data-driven fundraising strategies, alumni engagement efforts, enrollment initiatives, marketing research, partnership development, or donor impact storytelling)Learn how we maximize the impact of student workers in admissions by aligning their roles with recruitment goals while intentionally developing their professional skills.
12:45Break
12:55Andrew JacobsonPartnered Pursuits: Student Collaboration (research conducted with students)I've conducted both drone and GIS-based research with students, spanning from academic and conservation-related questions to understanding practical use-cases.
1:05Anne Marie MartinOngoing Inquiry: Your Current Research (disciplinary scholarship)In 1777, William Wragg, a staunch loyalist evicted from South Carolina because of his beliefs, died when the ship he was on sank off the coast of Holland. A lawyer, planter, and former member of South Carolina’s colonial government, Wragg’s death was notable, and he became the first American with a memorial monument in Westminster Abbey. The death of William Wragg illustrates British willingness to commemorate the death of loyalists early in the war, the way wartime death was used as propaganda, and, ultimately, how that propaganda led to historical distortion of Wragg’s legacy.
1:15Francisco CamachoOngoing Inquiry: Your Current Research (disciplinary scholarship)My research interests has always focused on molecular ecology. I started with working with mycorrhizal fungi and am currently more focused on human microbiomes. My main molecular techniques are Next-Generation Sequencing. My students have worked on metagenomics, genomics, and transcriptomics.
1:25Bijay ShresthaPartnered Pursuits: Student Collaboration (research conducted with students)My research looks at how everyday materials like sand behave when you shake them. Instead of just moving randomly, the grains can organize into patterns, flow like a fluid, and even separate by size—something known as the “Brazil nut effect.” In the lab, I use a vibration setup and high-speed cameras to study how these patterns form and what controls them.
General Talks
Faculty/Staff SesstionsStudent Sesstions
TitleContact PersonAbstractTitleContact PersonAbstract
Impact Awards: Current Model, Outcomes, and Future PossibilitiesRobin CassThis session provides an overview of the current Impact Awards model, including key outcomes. It will also consider opportunities for improvement, with an eye toward a more accessible, streamlined approach that better supports both faculty and students moving forward.From Paper to Power: Building Resumes That Tell Your StoryQ ByrdYour resume is more than a list; it’s your story in action. Learn how to translate your experiences into compelling, transferable skills that stand out to employers across industries. This session will help you craft a resume that connects your past to your future with confidence and clarity.
I3: Coffee TalkEarl Givens Jr. & Diana K. RiserThe Interdisciplinary Innovation Institute is brewing up excitement — and we're ready to share. Join us for a rich breakdown of the I3 mission and vision, our discovery phase, and what’s on the horizon.What’s Your Path? Discover Your Major & Career with Focus2Q ByrdYour resume is more than a list; it’s your story in action. Learn how to translate your experiences into compelling, transferable skills that stand out to employers across industries. This session will help you craft a resume that connects your past to your future with confidence and clarity.
CETLL: Faculty Food for ThoughtMary Beth Messner & Diana K. RiserCome grab a snack and reflect on your academic successes this year with your fellow faculty. This will be a casual discussion to help shape the future of Catawba's Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. Help us plan by sharing your insights and interests. Come hungry — for food and conversation!Ace the Interview: Real Talk from the Hiring Side Q ByrdWhat really makes a candidate stand out in an interview? Hear directly from professionals as they share insider tips, common pitfalls, and strategies for success. This interactive panel will give you the tools, and the confidence, to walk into your next interview ready to impress. Additionally Q, I need the information for the Forge OR focus 2 sessions.
Planes, Papers & Peace of Mind: Travel Smart and Know Your RightsLeigh EllingtonHitting the road (or the skies)? This session breaks down what you need to know about domestic travel and navigating ICE interactions without the stress. Learn your rights, get practical tips, and walk away feeling confident, prepared, and ready for wherever your journey takes you.Level Up Lab: Your Professional Toolkit in ActionQ ByrdStep into this interactive, come-and-go professional development experience designed to help you show up as your best self. Participate in mock interviews, receive personalized resume feedback, take a polished professional headshot, and create business cards that leave a lasting impression. Whether you're preparing for internships, jobs, or graduate school, this hands-on session gives you the tools—and confidence—to take your next step with purpose.
Path to Tenure: Understanding the Process and Making ProgressMichael Bitzer, Valerie RakesThis session provides an overview of the tenure process, offering practical guidance on expectations, timelines, and strategies for sustained progress. Participants will gain clarity on documentation, evaluations, and key milestones for achieving tenure.
Promotion in Focus: Strategies for Advancement and SuccessMichael Bitzer, Valerie RakesDesigned for faculty seeking promotion, this session outlines the steps, standards, and support available throughout the promotion process. Attendees will learn how to align their work with institutional expectations and build a strong case for advancement.
Gamify Your Classroom with Kahoot!Amanda Bosch & Ashley SchoppeLeverage the power of smartphones to increase student engagement inside the classroom and independently. This presentation will review data about gamification and student learning. We will also explore updates to Kahoot! including asynchronous courses and the Kahoot! Student App, which features study strategies.
We Need to Talk About AI: A Multi-Viewpoint Conversation AI Collaborative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than just a buzz word and cannot be ignored. There is no one way to interact with it, but there is a need to understand it and the various viewpoints of how, or if, to engage with it. This panel is a critical conversation with staff, faculty, and students from the past and presents about how we see artificial intelligence in our lives (personally, academically, and professionally). We seek to address ethics, impact on learning, and a way forward.
What’s Your Path? Discover Your Major & Career with Focus2QuaiShawnda Byrd In this workshop, students will use Focus2, an interactive career and education planning platform, to complete self-assessments that evaluate their interests, skills, values, and personality. These results are then matched with Catawba College majors and over 1,000 career options, helping students identify the best-fit academic paths and potential careers tied to their degree.