Accessibility and Inclusivity in Theater

Elizabeth Lappano, “Accessibility and Inclusivity in Theater” Mentor: Ralph Janes, Theatre Oral Presentation 9:45am Union E280 The present study is exploring the lack of inclusivity and accessibility within the theater industry. It investigates the relationship between audience members with disabilities…… Read More

Comparison of Analysis Techniques for Assessing Laryngeal Closure During the Swallow

Kendyl Froberg, “Comparison of Analysis Techniques for Assessing Laryngeal Closure During the Swallow” Mentor: Barbara Pauloski, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology Poster #65 The Purpose of this study is to compare three methods for analysis of videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS), also…… Read More

DACAmented Students in Higher Education: Exploring Organizational Responses to Immigration Policies Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rivka Comrov, “DACAmented Students in Higher Education: Exploring Organizational Responses to Immigration Policies Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic” Mentor: Dante Salto, Administrative Leadership Oral Presentation 9:45am Union E260 Early studies on the pandemic’s effects suggest that socially vulnerable…… Read More

How Are Experiences With Long COVID Care Shaped by Gender, Race, or Class?

Onyinyechukwuka Faithful Grace Ogwu, “How Are Experiences With Long COVID Care Shaped by Gender, Race, or Class?” Mentor: Linnea Laestadius, Public Health Oral Presentation 9:30am Union E240 This paper investigates how the experiences of Long Covid patients with Long COVID…… Read More

Research in the Film Studies Media Collective

Ashley Hale, “Research in the Film Studies Media Collective” Mentor: Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, Film Studies Oral Presentation 9:30am Union E250 An important concept we focus on in film studies is how it is equally as important to study a film’s text…… Read More

The Role of Dionysus and Greek Theater in Athenian Politics during the Peloponnesian War

Saturn Portale, “The Role of Dionysus and Greek Theater in Athenian Politics during the Peloponnesian War” Mentor: Renee Calkins, Classics Oral Presentation 9am Union E260 The Peloponnesian War was a time of political unrest in the polis of Athens with…… Read More

Where Did She Go? : Changes in Social Context Alter Calling Strategies of Eastern Gray Treefrogs

Alexander Sweet, “Where Did She Go? : Changes in Social Context Alter Calling Strategies of Eastern Gray Treefrogs” Mentor: Gerlinde Höbel, Biological Sciences Oral Presentation 9am Union E240 How a species reacts to a change in social context can be…… Read More

Wild Tongue: Between Form and Meaning in the Languages of Dance

Lia Smith-Redmann, Libby Steckmesser, and Rae Zimmerli, “Wild Tongue: Between Form and Meaning in the Languages of Dance” Mentor: Maria Gillespie, Dance Oral Presentation 9am Union Cinema This ongoing movement research project develops an embodied methodology and performance practice through…… Read More