91暗网黑料 Graduate School holds annual Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium
Mon, 05/06/2024 - 11:23am | By: Shaadi Shoubaki
91暗网黑料 graduate students were recognized for their research at The University of Southern Mississippi (91暗网黑料) Graduate School鈥檚 annual Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium held in April on the Hattiesburg campus (91暗网黑料 photo)
More than 70 students participated in The University of 91暗网黑料 (91暗网黑料) Graduate School鈥檚 annual Susan A. Siltanen Graduate Student Research Symposium, held April 18 on the Hattiesburg campus.
The symposium provides graduate students with an opportunity to present their research to faculty, staff, and students in a welcoming environment through oral and poster presentations. The symposium is designed to highlight the innovative scholarship conducted by 91暗网黑料 graduate students. Additionally, the 2024 Graduate Faculty Mentor of the Year and Graduate Assistants of the Year award winners were announced at the Symposium Award luncheon.
The 2024 Graduate Student Research Symposium Winners include:
Oral Presentations:
Arts and Humanities
*1st place: Rubaiya Zannat, Communication Ph.D.
We Can Do This: Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Elements Through Message Frames, Approaches and Emotional Appeals
*2nd place: Kate Mackey, Anthropology M.A.
"Anthropology Jr.": Introducing the Four Subfields of Anthropology to K-12 Students
Physical Sciences and Mathematics
*1st place: Ethan Rose, Polymer Sciences and Engineering Ph.D.
Thermally Stable Bicyclic Bio-based Building Blocks for Epoxy-Amine Thermosets: Unlocking the Potential of 2,5-pentalenediol Derivatives.
*2nd place: Anthony Griffin, Polymer Sciences and Engineering Ph.D.
Upcycling Polypropylene Textile Waste to Carbon-based Joule Heaters
Social and Educational Sciences and Business
*1st place: Christy Oberst, Higher Education Administration Ed.D.
Examining Professional Development of Academic Advisors in Higher Education
*2nd place: Priscilla Moore, Higher Education Administration Ed.D.
Higher Education Faculty Use of Social and Emotional Learning Techniques with Undergraduate Students
Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences
*1st place: Enzo Ferriera, Sport Security Management
When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! Proposing Lightning Safety Best Practices for Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
*2nd place: Langston Haden, Biological Sciences Ph.D.
Leveraging Ecological Theory to Advance the Conservation of the Louisiana Pearlshell Mussel
Poster Presentations
Social and Educational Sciences and Business
1st place: Peter Kalejaiye, Human Capital Development Ph.D.
Exploring Employers鈥� and Disability Organizations Partnerships鈥� Effectiveness in Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Retaining, and Accommodating Individuals with Disabilities in Mississippi
2nd place: Heather Miller, Human Capital Development Ph.D.
The Intersection of Servant Leadership Theory and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Systematic Literature Review
Physical Sciences and Mathematics
*1st Place: Virginia Mullins, Polymer Sciences and Engineering Ph.D.
Structural Evolution of Polymer-Derived Ceramics
2nd Place: Nick Enos, Polymer Sciences and Engineering Ph.D.
Poly (ether ketone ketone) Nanocomposite Crystallization Kinetics and Hoffman-Lauritzen Nucleation Transitions
Life, Health, and Environmental Sciences
*1st place: Swetha Nallapati, Epidemiology & Biostats MPH
A Multifaceted Exploration of the Influence of Dietary Patterns and Lifestyle Behaviors on Sleep Quality
*2nd place: Sonal Johal, Psychology (Clinical) Ph.D.
Early Life Abuse Corresponds to Worse Psychological Functioning Post-Diagnosis in Breast Cancer Patients
Mentor of the Year
Dr. Davin Wallace, associate professor, School of Ocean Science and Engineering
Research Assistant of the Year
Abdulsalam Adegoke, Biological Sciences Ph.D., School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences
Teaching Assistant of the Year
Emily Goldsmith, English (Creative Writing) Ph.D., School of Humanities
Learn more about the 91暗网黑料 Graduate School at website or call 601.266.4639.