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Greetings and an ardent welcome to the higher educational crown jewel of Jacksonville and the state of Florida’s ‘Destination Institution’ of Emerging Eminence at Edward Waters College (EWC)!
EWC is distinctively the state of Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning as well as Florida’s first institution established for the edu-cation of African Americans. With a distinguished higher education lineage spanning over 150 years, EWC is primed to continue its Emerging Eminence as a premier urban, private, Christian (African Methodist Episcopal – AME), historically black, liberal arts college— offering high quality four-year bac-calaureate degrees and preparing students holistically to advance in a global society through the provision of an intellectually, stimulating academic expe-rience.
EWC offers a close-knit, collegial, cerebral community that draws students and faculty scholars from around the world. True to its historic mission, the College’s academic program provides access and opportunity to a high-qual-ity 21st century undergraduate education, consisting of a reinvigorated, practical, and engaged liberal arts curricu-lum buttressed by an array of comprehensive academic services to support high academic scholarship, achievement, and overall student success.
EWC’s liberal arts curriculum is designed to provide students with a program that is rigorous, inclusive, pragmatic, socially relevant and responsible. As such, EWC is an institution of purposeful intention that employs its resourc-es and aligns its practices to provide students with an impactful academic and experiential program of study. The College’s graduates are pioneering leaders, insatiable learners, critical thinkers, and are highly skilled in navigating new environments— integrating knowledge from different sources, and becoming agents for positive change in every sector of our increasingly expanding society and world. Indeed, the glimmer that makes the EWC jewel shine so brightly is personified in the superlative achievements and accomplishments of the outstanding students who are the lifeblood of our campus community and whose exploits have our venerable institution on a forward trajectory towards sustained growth and unprecedented success as a college of distinction, uniqueness, and longevity.
Accordingly, we are honored to serve as the host for the Inaugural Conference On Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Undergraduate Research Initiatives. Indeed, our campus community, along with the entire city of Jacksonville, is exceedingly pleased to welcome all of the outstanding scholars and faculty to our historic campus. Again, welcome to the most esteemed Edward Waters College, and we look forward, with great anticipation, to an outstanding conference! Undeniably, we are ecstatic towards providing you with a dynamic and memorable confer-ence experience that is indeed Nulli Secundus—Second to None!Yours with Tiger Pride,
Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr.30th President & CEO Edward Waters College
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Greetings, Conference Participants!
As Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Edward Wa-ters College, I take great pride in welcoming each of you to our Inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Undergraduate Con-ference on Research Initiatives in the beautiful city of Jacksonville, Florida. On behalf of our faculty, staff, and students, I welcome you to our “Destina-tion Institution of Emerging Eminence,” and I wish you a vastly successful conference.
As the first HBCU nationwide to offer such a conference on HBCU Research, we are pleased to offer many exceptional concurrent panels, posters, and ex-hibits we believe will be of great interest to you. It is such an extreme plea-sure to have on our campus today, all of the great scientists, mathematicians,
artists, journalists, academicians, young researchers, faculty and students from all over the world join us in this “first of its kind” HBCU Conference on Undergraduate Research. This conference will surely enable the sharing of insights into the recent research and cutting-edge technologies, which gain immense interest with the colossal and exuberant presence of adept, young and brilliant researchers and talented student communities. Make sure to peruse the program and highlight sessions you want to attend.
May I add that we could not be happier to have Dr. Morgan Z. Faison, Clinical Assistant Professor, Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the Department of Educational Theory and Practice at the University of Georgia, de-liver our keynote address during today’s luncheon. She is indeed an outstanding researcher and educator. Welcome Dr. Morgan Faison!
In closing, I want to thank the many people who have played a critical role in making this conference a reality. In keeping with the old African Proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” it truly does “take a village to raise a conference.” My sincerest thanks go out to our Conference Planning Committee, proposal readers, and conference volunteers for their vision, time and energy. My utmost thanks go out to our Conference Conceptualizer and Chair, “the dream maker,” Dr. Monique L. Akassi, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs at Edward Waters College, who unceasingly offered leadership, support and guidance in this history making effort.
Finally, I thank all of you for choosing to attend this conference. May our time together be personally and profes-sionally enriching; and create thought-provoking discussions that will stimulate meaningful change.
Sincerely,
Donna H. OliverDonna H. Oliver, Ph.D.Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Dear Esteemed Students, Faculty, Staff, and the Global Communities at large:
As Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Founder and Co- Director of the Cen-ter for Undergraduate Research, and President of Africana Critical Composi-tion and Rhetoric Association, I would like to welcome you to the Inaugural Historically Black College and University’s Undergraduate Conference On Re-search Across The Disciplines.
We are all very excited about this historic moment in the academy. Indeed, Ed-ward Waters College remains ahead of the curve as we emerge eminence as the only among all colleges and universities to offer an official conference devoted exclusively to research initiatives across the disciplines at HBCU’s.
The Inaugural Historically Black College and University’s Undergraduate Con-ference on Research Across The Disciplines was founded Fall semester 2018 at Edward Waters College under the auspices of our new Center for Undergrad-uate Research. Moreover, we are humbled and grateful for our sponsorships with anonymous donors to make this momentous event possible. The Inaugural Historically Black College and University’s Undergraduate Conference On Re-search Across The Disciplines — for undergraduates, faculty, and graduates—
is an annual conference, which is open to the public. The purpose for the annual conference is to highlight, enlighten, and cultivate students’ critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and oral communication skills in research across the disciplines. In addition, students and faculty are able to showcase their excellence in research, practicums, and service learning experiences to faculty, staff, students, and the global community.
Moreover, the annual conference provides a podium for the public to interact with Edward Waters College’s research-ers, theorists, and practitioners on the latest, effective research methods to merge the achievement gap and create a pipeline approach for students and the global community in the 21st century. Furthermore, under the support from Edward Waters College’s Center for Undergraduate Research, our goal is to emphasize the importance of critical thinking, research, oral communication, and writing as a means of understanding the past, present, and future—to use this knowledge as part of a larger intellectual journey. This journey, the making and transforming of the global com-munity’s perspectives on innovation, social change, and initiatives through research, is the primary goal of a liberal arts education.
Finally, we hope you enjoy today’s conference—one that will certainly go down in the history books, showcasing our students, faculty, and the global communities at its finest.
Sincerely,
Monique Leslie AkassiDr. Monique L Akassi Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
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Dr. Morgan Z. Faison is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Early Child-hood Education in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice at the University of Georgia. Her scholarship focuses on narrative in-quiry research, the intergenerational pedagogies of African American educators, and equity in teacher education. Dr. Faison’s most recent re-search elevates the important role of social justice-minded teacher edu-cators in developing the critical consciousness and identity development of pre-service and in-service teachers. As an award-winning former el-ementary school teacher, she is particularly concerned with issues of racial and cultural inequities in schools and the ways these issues can be redressed through critical teacher education. A proud metro-Atlanta native, Dr. Faison has participated in universi-
ty-community partnerships with several school districts including Atlanta Public Schools, Dekalb County Schools, and the City Schools of Decatur. A major part of her community partnership work with schools, non-profits, and grassroots organizations across the state of Georgia involves the promotion of cultural jus-tice and community empowerment through equity and cultural sensitivity training designed specifically for education stakeholders.
In collaboration with the UGA College of Education and the Athens-Clarke County Professional Develop-ment School District, she supervises UGA teacher candidates, teaches methods courses on-site in elementary schools, designs service-learning projects, provides professional development, and collaborates with K-12 in-service teachers to develop social justice curricula. Currently, in her role as Professor-in-Residence at the Athens Community Career Academy, Dr. Faison leads a district-wide initiative to recruit more teachers of color into the field by expanding access and opportunities for high school students who have expressed early interest in the profession. Dr. Faison has published widely in both peer-reviewed and practitioner-focused journals including the Jour-nal of Educational Studies, Multicultural Perspectives, the Georgia National Association for Multicultural Education, the Ohio Social Studies Review, and for the National Black Child Development Institute. She is also a member of several national organizations including the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, the American Educational Research Association, the Association of Teacher Educators, and the National Association of Professional Development Schools. Dr. Faison earned her doctorate of philosophy in educational Studies from Emory University, her master of science in education, culture, and society from the University of Pennsylvania, and her bachelor of arts in urban teacher education from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
Keynote Speaker:Dr. Morgan Z. Faison, University of Georgia
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Adams- Jenkins Sports and Music Complex Main Conference Room
Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m.—8:30 a.m.
Opening Session8:30 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
Welcome Address
Conference Overview
Acknowledgments
Dr. Donna H. OliverProvost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Monique L. Akassi Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
Dr. Stephanie Campbell, Interim Associate Provost for Academic Student Success and Research Initiatives
Main Conference Room
Conference Agenda
Panel Presentations will run concurrently in the Adams-Jenkins Sports and Music Complex Building’s Main Conference Room, Room 216, the Warming Room, and the Board Room
Session One: Panel Presentations9:00 a.m.-9:55 a.m. Main Conference Room
Special Panel on Africana Critical Composition and Rhetoric AssociationChair: Dr. Monique L. Akassi, Edward Waters College
Panelists: Dr. Benjamin Okafor, Edward Waters College: “African American male ex-offender community reentry from a psychosocial perspective: An Examination of Barriers That Impact Reintegration Outcomes”
Dr. Damaris M’Mworia, Edward Waters College: “Mysticism and Resistance: An Examination of the Role of Spiritual Experiences in the Struggle Against Slavery”
Allison Burns, Howard University: “A Case for Lifting The Embargo in Cuba: A Comparative Study Between Cuba, China, and Vietnam”
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9:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Board Room
Panel: A (Re) Examination of New Waves of Research In BiologyChair: Dr. Brian Seymour
Panelists:Samentha Etienne, Edward Waters College: “The Usage of Proton Therapy Versus Radiation Therapy on Breast Cancer Patients To Measure Quality of Life.” Ward, Kieviyonnia, Edward Waters College: “Vitamin D Deficiency: The Argument Against Skin Tones”
TiGara Smith, Edward Waters College: “Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Brain Injury in Athletes”
Kayla Seth, Edward Waters College: “Schizophrenia Effects on The Brain”
Jarett Raade, Edward Waters College: “Technology Integration for Biomechanical Study of Locomotion Outside of Traditional Laboratory Settings”
Newton-Lightbourne, Edward Waters College: “Ridge-Dioxins in Breastmilk”
Makayla Hickmon/ and Dr. Brian Seymour, Edward Waters College: “Drug Discovery-From a Clone To The Clinic”
9:00 a.m.—9:55 a.m. Warming Room
Panel Title: (Re) Examining The Human Anatomy and Physiology Among Minorities and Health Chair: Dr. Judy Scott, Edward Waters College
Panelists:Kenneth Davis, Edward Waters College: “New Research In The Human Anatomy and Physiology” Nikiyea Golden, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Examining Research In The Anatomy and Physiology”
Jerri Bedenbaugh, Edward Waters College: “Anatomy and Physiology at Edward Waters College”
Darius Biasingane, Edward Waters College : “( Re) Thinking The Anatomy and Physiology In The Ur-ban Communities”
Krishaara Carter, Edward Waters College: “African Americans and The Human Anatomy”
Asiah Cheek, Edward Waters College: “Health Initiatives and The Human Anatomy and Physiology”
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9:00 a.m.—9:55 a.m. Room 216
Panel: New Waves In Research Across The DisciplinesChair: Dr. Anita Mandal, Edward Waters College
Panelists:Monya Bishop, Edward Waters College: “New Waves In STEM Research” Kayla Laurent, Edward Waters College: “A (Re) Examination of STEM Research”
Samentha Etienne, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Mixing STEM Research at Edward Waters College”
Krystal Fort, Edward Waters College: “New Approaches To Research In The Sciences at HBCUs”
Session Two: Panel Presentations10:00 a.m.—10:55 a.m. Main Conference Room
Digital Profiles: Portfolio and Resume Development in the 21st Century Chair: Dr. Kimberly Davis, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Alayshia Bloodsworth, Tyra Mitchell, Korey McDougald and Marsellar Lowe Edward Waters College: “Research on Rethinking the Portfolio for Corporate”
Brittany Glover, Edward Waters College: “Research on Rethinking the Resume for Corporate”
Justin Slaughter, Edward Waters College: “Research on Best Practices For Landing A Solid Career In Corporate”
Tyra Mitchell, Edward Waters College: “Research on Minority Students Advantages At HBCUs in The Workforce Industry”
10:00 a.m.—10:55 a.m. Board Room
Panel Title: The Politics of Genetics and African Americans’ Health Chair: Dr. Ephraim Murage, Edward Waters College Panelists:
Olandra Johnson, Edward Waters College: “Research In Genetics and African Americans’ Health”
Ambria Reed, Edward Waters College: “An Investigation On African Americans’ Health In The 21st Century” Khaari Beaubrun, Edward Waters College: “African Americans’ Health In Jacksonville, Florida” Taprasha Parker, Edward Waters College: “New Approaches To Research On African Americans’ Health”
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10:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m. Warming Room
Panel Title: New Perspectives on Minority Populations and Science Chair: Dr. Brian Seymour, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Kamiyah Robinson, Edward Waters College: “Research on Minorities and Science”
TiGara Smith, Edward Waters College: “Innovative Research on Examining Minority Populations and Science”
Tabitha Wescott, Edward Waters College: “(Re)Examining Perspectives on Minority Populations and Science”
10: 00 a.m.—11:55 a.m. Room 216
Panel Title: Through The Looking Glass: Understanding and Managing The Images of African Americans Chair: Mr. Rahman Johnson, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Amen Igbinosun, MFA Actor, Harvard University: “An Examination of African American Representa-tions In The Media”
Jamal Ibrihiem, Nigeria Actor: “(Re) Thinking People of African Descent Portrayals In Hollywood”
Ithell Ysriel, Iron Rock Films: “Understanding and Managing The Stereotypes of African Americans”
Session Three: Panel Presentations11:00 a.m.—11:55 a.m. Main Conference Room
Panel: The Effects of Implementation of Impact Evaluation To The Psychology of Emotional In-telligence and Mass Incarceration Among African Americans
Chair: Dr. David Jamison, Edward Waters College
Panelists: Dr. Audrey Morrissette, Edward Waters College: “Implementing Socially-Responsive Policy: Establishing Consistency Between Process and Impact Evaluation”
Mr. Khalil Orisis, Independent Scholar: “The Psychology of Incarceration”
Dr. Jacqueline Conley, Edward Waters College: “The Impact of Emotional Intelligence, Academic Self-Concept, Academic Self-Efficacy on Academic Achievement Among Caribbean and USA University Students”
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10:00 a.m.-10:55 a.m. Board Room
Panel Title: Contemporary Percussion Practices Chair: Dr. Lucy Chen, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Dr. Thomas P. Brown, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Visiting Contemporary Percussion”
Joshua Bobb, Edward Waters College: “Research and Performance on Contemporary Percussion Practices”
Moses Avin, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Imagining The Art of Contemporary Percussion Practices”
11:00 a.m.—11:55 a.m. Warming Room
Panel Title: Race, Class, Gender and The Human Anatomy and PhysiologyChair: Dr. Noor Islam, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Jermisha Collins Edward Waters College: “Research on Race and The Human Anatomy and Physiology” Olandra Johnson, Edward Waters College: “Research on Social Class and The Human Anatomy and Physiology”
Ashley Combast, Edward Waters College: “Research on Gender and The Human Anatomy and Physiology” Nicole James, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Assessing Human Anatomy and Physiology Among Minorities”
Jahmonica Davis, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Thinking The Influence of Education and The Understanding of The Human Anatomy and Physiology”
Samentha Etienne, Edward Waters College: “New Approaches To Human Anatomy and Physiology at Edward Waters College”
11:00 a.m.—11:55 a.m. Room 216
Panel Title: A Performative Research Analysis of Zora Neale Hurston’s “Sweat” Chair: Ms. Alvenia Derban, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Rakim Lumdsen Malik Garvin Delishia Sanders Bernadia Fletcher Justin SlaughterSherod McCray Xena Felton Aaron Waddell Khalil Love Brittany Glover Andy Francoise Jacquez Pelham Tyra Mitchell Marsellar Lowe Darion Hall
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Luncheon Main Conference Room12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Live Band Performance Edward Waters College Music Department
Keynote Address Dr. Morgan Z. Faison Clinical Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education Department of Educational Theory and Practice University of Georgia
President’s Remarks Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr. 30th President & CEO Edward Waters College
Session Four: Panel Presentations2:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. Main Conference room
Panel Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology in the 21st CenturyChair: Dr. Francis Ikeokwu
Panelists:
Gianni Narcisse, Edward Waters College: “Research on The Human Anatomy and Physiology”
Michael Noltion, Edward Waters College: “Impacts on Research on The Human Anatomy and Physiology”
Janai Poullard, Edward Waters College: “Minorities and The Human Anatomy and Physiology”
Victoria Raade, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Examining Anatomy and Physiology”
2:00 p.m.—2:55 p.m. Board Room
Panel Title: High Impact Practices on Human Anatomy and Physiology Chair: Dr. Jacqueline Conley, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Yanique Rodney, Edward Waters College: “New Approaches To High Impact Practices In Research For Science Research”
Annik Segree, Edward Waters College: “An Investigation on High Impact Practices on Human Anatomy and Physiology”
Brooke Spaulding, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Thinking New Approaches To Research In Anatomy and Physiology”
Drakiya Washington, Edward Waters College: “African Americans and Human Anatomy and Physiology”
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2:00 p.m.—2:55 p.m. Warming Room
Panel Title: A (Re) Examination of Cell ProcessesChair: Dr. Judy Scott, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Divine Coplon, Edward Waters College: “Research In Cell Processes”
Brandon Croissy, Edward Waters College: “Pros and Cons To Cell Processes”
Timothy Davis, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Examination of Cell Processes”
Brittany Estrella, Edward Waters College: “The Effects of Cell Processes”
Shawnti Harris, Edward Waters College: “The Impact on Cell Processes”
2:00 p.m. –2:55 p.m. Room 216
Panel Title: Research on Fundamental Cellular Processes Chair: Dr. Brian Seymour
Panelists:
Adlin Jean, Edward Waters College: “Research on Fundamental Cellular Processes”
Isaiah Johnson, Edward Waters College: “Politics of Fundamental Cellular Processes”
Mark Mitchell, Edward Waters College: “Innovative Approaches To Cellular Processes”
Terin Quarles, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Investigating Research on Fundamental Cellular Processes”
Kendia Smith, Edward Waters College: “Research on Fundamental Cellular Process in Urban Communities”
Session Five: Panel Presentations3:00 p.m.—3:55 p.m. Main Conference Room Panel Title: “A Film Screening and Discussion of: Slave Ships/Cruise Ships” Chair and Presenter: Mr. Thomas Burroughs, Independent Artist
3:00 p.m.—3:55 p.m. Boarding Room
Panel Title: Emerging Eminence In Cell Biology Research At HBCUsChair: Dr. Avis Mathews, Edward Waters College Panelists:
Shaniya Smith, Edward Waters College: “Cell Biology Research In The 21st Century”
Ashley Varner, Edward Waters College: “Cell Biology Research In Jacksonville, Florida”
Hope Williams, Edward Waters College: “Research In Cell Biology In Urban Communities”
Jocqucia Felix, Edward Waters College: “The Importance of Cell Biology Research”
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3:00 p.m.—3:55 p.m. Warming Room Panel Title: Bringing Cellular Processes To LightChair: Dr. Prabir Mandal, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Trixuan Mitchell, Edward Waters College: “The Cellular Process”
Jaleel Myers, Edward Waters College: “New Approaches To Cellular Research”
Gerriano Richmond, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Thinking The Cellular Process”
Shaniya Smith, Edward Waters College: “An Analysis of The Cellular Process”
Ashley Varner, Edward Waters College: “Innovative Research In Cellular Processes At Edward Waters College”
Hope Williams, Edward Waters College: “Shedding Light On The Importance of The Cellular Process”
3:00 p.m.—3:55 p.m. Room 216
Panel Title: Understanding The Cellular Processes Chair: Dr. Anita Mandal, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Justin Burns, Edward Waters College: “The Effects of The Cellular Process”
Jeremiah Cherubin, Edward Waters College: “Minorities, Health, and The Cellular Process”
Divine Coplon, Edward Waters College: “The Cellular Process Among African Americans”
Brandon Croissy, Edward Waters College: “The Cellular Process and Research”
Jocqucia Felix, Edward Waters College: “Research on Fundamental Mechanisms in Cell Biology”
Trixuan Mitchell, Edward Waters College: “New Approaches To Cell Biology Research”
Jaleel Myers, Edward Waters College: “HBCUs and Fundamental Mechanisms in Cell Biology Research”
Gerriano Richmond, Edward Waters College: “Emerging Eminence In Cell Biology Research”
Session Six: Panel Presentations4:00 p.m.—4:55 p.m. Main Conference Room
Panel Title: Innovative Research In Preparation For Medical School Chair: Dr. Prabir Mandal, Edward Waters College
Panelists: Sunny Mandal, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Pikesville: “Research On How To Get Into Medical School”
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Panelists (cont.):
Timothy Davis , Edward Waters College: “Innovative Research In Science For Medical School”Shontavia Dennis, Edward Waters College: “New Research In Science For Graduate School Prepara-tion”
Khayla Jackson, Edward Waters College: “STEM Research Approaches At Edward Waters College” Adlin Jean, Edward Waters College: “Research On The Importance of New Science Initiatives”
4:00 p.m.—4:55 p.m. Board Room
Panel Title: Advancing Research on Cell Processes Chair: Dr. Francis Ikeowu, Edward Waters College
Panelists: Isaiah Johnson, Edward Waters College: “Advancing Cell Research”
Simeon Joseph, Edward Waters College: “Misunderstanding TO Understanding The Cell Process”
Mark Mitchell, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Examining The Cell Process Among African Americans”
Trixuan Mitchell, Edward Waters College: “New Research Approaches To Research on Cell Processes”
4:00 p.m.—4:55 p.m. Warming Room
Panel Title: Cell and Developmental Biology Chair: Dr. G. Victoria Landrum, Edward Waters College
Panelists:Jaleel Myers, Edward Waters College: “Fundamental Cellular Process”Kendia Smith, Edward Waters College: “Cells In Motion”Destiny Thomas, Edward Waters College: “The Science of Size and Cellular Process” Hope Williams, Edward Waters College: “The Rise and Fall of Cell Research”
4:00 p.m.—4:55 p.m. Room 216
Panel Title: The Effects of Cell Processes on African Americans Chair: Dr. David Jamison, Edward Waters College
Panelists:
Khaari Beaubrun, Edward Waters College: “Inside A Human Cell”Imani Bishop, Edward Waters College: “The Importance of Cells And Health” Monya Bishop, Edward Waters College: “Breakthrough Research In Cell Process”Shawnti Harris, Edward Waters College: “(Re) Visiting Cell Research” Kayla Laurent, Edward Waters College: “Re) Tooling Cell Process Among Minorities” Jamal McCray, Edward Waters College: “Making Waves In Cell Research”
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Running Session: Poster Presentations9:00 a.m.—4:55 p.m. Main Room Conference Room
Student Poster Presentations on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STREAM) Research Across The Disciplines.
Nagle, L., Brown, S., Krinos, A., and Ahearn, G. A, University of North Florida“Ocean Acidification: Effect of pH on Calcium Uptake by Branchiostegites of the American Lobster”
An, D., Husovic, A., Ali, L., Pittman, E., Nagle, L. and Ahearn, G. A., University of North Florida“Ocean Acidification: Synergistic Inhibitory Effects of Protons and Heavy Metals on
45Ca Uptake By Lobster Branchiostegite Membrane Vesicles”
Moffitt1, M., Sahana, N., Rehman1, F., and Ahearn1, G. A., University of North Florida and Cornell University“Preliminary Study: Invertebrate Primary Cell Culture on 3D Collagen Matrices”
Aldas, P. S., and Coughlin, C. B., University of North Florida“Got Milk? The Differential Effect of Human-Milk Oligosaccharides in Breast and Formula Milk”
Diane Hernandez, Stefani Aragon, Erin O’Connor and Man Lun, Florida State College “How Does Social Media Addiction Affect Teens?”
Fidela Gjondrekaj, Hannah Rai, Kasanda De Villa, Chioma Odusola, and Dr. Prabir Mandal, Florida State College and Edward Waters College
“Diet Is The Key To Healthy Skin”
Castro, N.Du Toit, A. Eversley, M. Eyegbanren, Y. Lopez, S. Tremain, and Dr. Prabir Mandal: Florida State College and Edward Waters College
“The Usage of Botox As A Minimally Invasive Treatment For Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome”
Chloe Outen, Lauren Perilli, Anne Michelle Elia, Abby Velez, Josephine Tejada, Sameh Khayat, Leshawn Houston, and Dr. Prabir Mandal, Florida State College and Edward Waters College:
“Platelet Rich Plasma Hair Restoration”
Stefani Aragon, Florida State College at Jacksonville“New Initiatives In STEM Research Studies”
Emerjim Baas, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Innovation In STEM Research”
Brandi Callahan, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Emerging Eminence In STEM Research”
Xochitl Carmona, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Architects of Change In STEM Research”
Denzel Cruz, Florida State College at Jacksonville“New Findings In STEM Research”
Keaarsten Cull, Florida State College at Jacksonville“The Evolution of STEM Research”
Danielle Garcia, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM Research In Florida”
Lindsey Gaynor, Florida State College at Jacksonville“(Re) Thinking New Approaches In STEM Research”
Yamilet Gutierrez, Florida State College at Jacksonville“New Research In The Sciences”
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Susan Khalili, Florida State College at Jacksonville“New Waves In STEM”
Waheed Khalili, Florida State College at Jacksonville“An Investigation On STEM Research”
Man Lun, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Can STEM Be The Solution?”
Sarah Mann, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and Health”
Erin O’Connor, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and Education”
Cindy Olivio, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and Health”
Briana Poultney, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and Higher Learning”
Ashley Prescott, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM Research: Breaking The Silence”
John Querol, Florida State College at Jacksonville“New Approaches To STEM Research”
Jamie Scruggs, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM Research”
Kristofer Southerland, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM Research at Florida State”
Bailery Tabb, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research In STEM and The Future”
Kelly Armstrong, Florida State College at Jacksonville“(Re) Imagining STEM”
Marilyn Balgobin, Florida State College at Jacksonville“(Re) Tooling STEM Research”
Uriah Brewer, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM: The Latest Approaches”
Andrea Castro, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and The Academy”
Shirley Diaz, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM Research and Post Millennials”
Nicole DuToit, Florida State College at Jacksonville“New Outlooks on STEM”
Anne Elia, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and Diverse Research”
Anissa Eversley, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and Research”
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Misan Eyegbannren, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on The Effects of STEM In Communities”
Jenna Harsanyi, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and Minorities”
Leshawn Houston, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on Sciences”
Sameh Khayat, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on Health and STEM”
Yoamis Lopez, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on STEM and Marginalized People”
Chloe Outen, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on Health and Science”
Lauren Perilli, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on Innovation In STEM”
Jacqueline Quezzada, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research On STEM and Gender”
Zachary Rosenberg, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on STEM and Race”
Renada Sias, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on STEM and Higher Learning”
Laken Stewart, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research on STEM In Florida”
Josephine Tejada, Florida State College at Jacksonville“An Investigation on STEM”
Sierra Tremain, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research and Practical Approaches In STEM”
Hannah Trubica, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Women In STEM Research”
Layla Alim, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Science, Education, and Health Research”
Melba Alvarenge, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM Initiative Research”
Katlin Andrews, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Science Matters”
Kayla Brown, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research In STEM”
Dajiana Burroughs, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research Topics In STEM and STREAM”
Melody Coleman, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research and Practicums on STEM”
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Katrina De Villa, Florida State College at Jacksonville“(RE) Thinking STEM Research”
Briana Foster, Florida State College at Jacksonville“New Waves In STEM Research”
Sherell Gainey, Florida State College at Jacksonville“(Re) Mixing STEM Research”
Fidela Gjondrekaj, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Florida’s STEM Movement”
Oseguera Gomez, Florida State College at Jacksonville“College Students’ Research In STREAM”
David Jones, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STREAMING Research”
Leondra Kirkland, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM In Higher Education”
Frederick Kitt, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM Research In Northern Florida”
Jessica Martin, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM Research In Jacksonville”
Shannon Mccall, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Research Approaches Towards Change In The Sciences”
Chioma Odusola, Florida State College at Jacksonville“New Perspectives on Research Findings In STEM”
Hannah Rai, Florida State College at Jacksonville“(Re) Thinking The Influence of STEM”
Andrew Rhee, Florida State College at Jacksonville“STEM and Marginalized Research Initiatives”
Kimmo Smith, Florida State College at Jacksonville“Showcasing The Latest Trends In STREAM Research”
Gustavo Guzman, Edward Waters College“STEM Research at Edward Waters College”
Adaeze Ikeokwu, Edward Waters College“STEM Research At HBCUS”
Meshalin Leon, Edward Waters College“STREAM Initiatives at Edward Waters College”
Closing Session4:55 p.m.—5:00 p.m. Main Room Conference Room
Closing Remarks and Announcements Drs. Akassi, Campbell, and Gomez
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Acknowledgments
We would like to thank President A. Zachary Faison Jr., Dr. Morgan Faison, First Lady Faison, Provost Oliver, Dr. Monique L. Akassi, the HBCU Planning Committee members, the Edward Waters College Communications Mobile Journalism Team, the Edward Waters College Student and Faculty Performers, as well as all of the students, faculty, staff, presenters, and the community at large for making this inaugural conference possible.
For more information regarding participation at our Second Annual HBCU Undergraduate Research Con-ference, or publication opportunities for consideration in our peer refereed academic journals,
please contact [email protected].
Dr. Monique L. Akassi, Chair and FounderDr. Deshanna BrownDr. Thomas Calhoun
Dr. Stephanie CampbellDr. Lucy Chen
Dr. Jacqueline ConleyDr. Kimberly DavisMrs. Tyciee Faison
Dr. Rigoberto Rincones GomezMs. Brenda HarrellDr. Francis IkeokwuMs. Juliette Johnson
Dr. Anita MandalDr. Prabir Mandal
Mr. Mandrake MillerMr. Randolph Mitchell
Dr. Donna H. OliverDr. Judy Scott
Mr. David SimfukweDr. Marie Snow
Mrs. Takesha Tillie Mr. Justin Walker
PLANNING COMMITTEE
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Edward Waters College’s Undergraduate Journal on Research Across The Disciplines is an interdisciplinary refereed journal with an emphasis on research across the disciplines. Select writings are reviewed by a peer re-viewed editorial staff, which selects the best critical articles among the genres in research across the disciplines by scholars from local, national, and interna-tional colleges and universities. Manuscripts are accepted throughout the year but must be received before the May and December publication release dates. Manuscripts can be in the Modern Language Association standard document style or the American Psychological Association (APA) format, and should not exceed 25 pages in length—not including tables, graphs, figures, and ref-erences—and typed double spaced in 12 point font Times New Roman. How-ever, exceptions may be made for stellar quality. Submissions can be submit-ted for publication consideration to Dr. Monique L. Akassi at M.Akassi@ewc.
edu as an attachment. Manuscripts should be original and not submitted to other journals. Manuscripts should include a short bio, cover letter, and contact information.
ISBN-13: 978-1793935571 ISBN-10: 1793935572
Edward Waters College’s HBCU Journal On Research Initiatives is published twice per year in January and August by Edward Waters College, care of Dr. Monique L. Akassi, Chief Editor 1658 Kings Road Jacksonville, Florida 32209.Subscriptions and copies can be purchased via online, book-stores, and/or via email at [email protected]. Single copies are available as an annual subscription and can also be obtained. All profits will go towards the annual academic conference on HBCU Conference on Undergraduate Research Initiatives. Edward Waters College’s Call for Manuscripts: Edward Waters College’s HBCU Journal On Research Initiatives is an interdisciplin-ary peer reviewed referee journal with an emphasis on research initiatives in Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the disciplines. Select writings are reviewed by the peer reviewed editorial board, which selects the best critical articles among the genres in innovative research across the disci-plines and within the disciplines, written by faculty and staff at Edward Waters College and other faculty and staff from both local, national, and international colleges and universities. Manuscripts are accepted throughout the year but must be received before the January and August publication release dates for publication consideration. Manuscripts can be in the Modern Language Association or American Psy-chological Association format, standard document style, and should not exceed 25 pages in length—not including tables, graphs, figures, and references—and typed double spaced in 12 point font Times New Roman. However, exceptions may be made for stellar quality. Submissions can be submitted for pub-lication consideration to Dr. Monique L. Akassi at [email protected] as an attachment. Manuscripts should be original and not submitted to other journals. Manuscripts should include a short bio, cover letter, and contact information.
ISBN-10: 1796845175 ISBN-13: 978-1796845174
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