Celebrating the Research of Students, Alumni, and Employees
Days of Scholarship is a tradition at Barton College. We gathered together once a year to welcome guest researchers, listen to research presentations from students, staff, and faculty, and celebrate our alumni whose research skills, built at Barton, have led them to success.
Malinda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with a Master’s in Social Work from Tulane University (2023) and dual undergraduate degrees in Social Work and Psychology, along with a minor in Honors Research, from Barton College (2020). She is a member of the Phi Alpha and Alpha Chi National Honor Societies, Psi Chi International Honor Society, and the Delta Zeta Sorority. During her time at Barton College, Malinda presented on various research topics, including empathy, morality, and delay of gratification, at both Barton College and West Virginia University. Over the past five years, Malinda has gained diverse experience as a social worker in areas including foster care and adoptions, hospice, and organ procurement, and will be transitioning to an outpatient therapist role in May.
Poster Session, Willis N. Hackney Library Library Commons, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Students will be available to speak about their research during these hours. Posters will be available for viewing until 5 p.m.
Academic posters balance the information pertaining to research with the design and layout of graphics, concisely communicating key elements of the project. Members of the Barton College community apply to have their posters included in Day of Scholarship, and these posters are adjudicated by faculty volunteers.
At an academic conference, posters are displayed throughout the duration of the event with their respective researchers on hand to discuss the content.
Monday, April 28
Opening Remarks and Keynote Speech – 9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Poster Session, Willis N. Hackney Library – 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Lunch, Center Campus fountain – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lecture Sessions and Panel Discussions, Hines Hall – 12:30 – 3:50 p.m.
VR Demonstrations and Closing Ceremony, Willis N. Hackney Library – 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 2
Spoken Word and Student Produced Works, Kennedy Family Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
Students will be available to speak about their research during these hours. Posters will be available for viewing until 5 p.m.
Balancing Academics and Life Skills: Preparing Students for Real-World Challenges
Haileigh Blackstone and Angelique Barnes
Stacey Robinson, mentor
Potential Dye Bias in Drosophila melanogaster’s Feeding Behavior
Juliana Carabetta
Dr. Dave Dommer, mentor
Resilient Minds Inc.
Carlos Chavez, Jessica Pigford, and Chelsea Hernandez
Ashley Gardner, mentor
The Bulldog Commuter Connection
Jessica Farmer, Jekevion Kornegay, and Bailey Storicks
Ashley Gardner, mentor
Sleep Quality vs Quantity in Collegiate Athletes
Tara Gebur
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
Saving a Life: Educators and Families Roles in Aiding Adolescents with Mental Health Disorders
Mary Lindsey Harris
Stacey Robinson, mentor
An Experiment on the Halo Effect by Examining Fatphobia in Online Dating”
Leonie Hellum-Lilleengen, Irma Granstam, and Morgan Harold
Dr. Tamara Avant, mentor
The Impact of Personality on Susceptibility to Fake News Memories
Gracie Howard, Seth Stallings, and Ammon Williams
Dr. Tamara Avant, mentor
Effects of Strength Training and Sleep on Athlete Stress, Mood, and Recovery
Hannah Johnson
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
Broke But Brilliant
Emily Krohn, Mea Urquijo, and Bri Huffman
Ashley Gardner, mentor
Surgery and Well Being
Cole McCarthy
Ashley, Gardner, mentor
The Bulldog Mindset
Macey Meredith, Tatum Godwin, and Cooper Edwards
Ashley Gardner, mentor
Influences of Stereotypes and Biases on the Perception of Interracial Relationships
Joshuah Miller, Josephine Rodriguez, and Takyla Graham
Dr. Tamara Avant, mentor
The Social and Emotional Learning of College Students
Emma Moomey
Stacey Robinson, mentor
Do College Athletes Recover Faster After Surgery Than Non-Athletes?
Caroline Mooring
Dr. Charlie Ottinger, mentor
Technological Advancements for the Future of Forensic Investigations
Mackenzie Noble
Dr. Richard B. Groskin, mento
Optimization of Binary Drug Combinations for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Using Response Surface Methodology
Cambria Oldham
Dr. Farzad Mohaddes, mentor
Beyond Snake Oil: Medical Potential of Snake Venom in Cancer Research
Jackson Parker
Dr. Mark Basinger, mentor
The Sensory Oasis
Cindy Pena, Hannah Angell, and Ben Griswold
Ashley Gardner, mentor
Phototaxis in Drosophila melanogaster
Cristal Perdomo and Makenzie Cyzick
Dr. Dave Dommer, mentor
Psychological Components of Returning to Sports After an Injury
Trey Pickard
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
Maximal Power Testing of Athletes Across Different Sports Disciplines
Justin Quintavalle
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
Examining the Role of School Vouchers in Education
Ashley Rodriguez and Brett Blackley
Stacey Robinson, mentor
Perceptions of Policing
Monica Shaver
Dr. David Abeling-Judge, mentor
Psychological Wellbeing of Collegiate Athletes
Matt Smith
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
The Correlation Between Sprint Speed and Lower Body Power
Mason Staz
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
Food Pantry Improvement Project
Rebecca Stroud, Ariana Rodriguez, and Aniya Heckstall
Ashley Gardner, mentor
Mutual Support in Athletics
Cali Younker, Aryana Carlton, and William Drake
Dr. Tamara Avant, mentor
Lecture Session 1-A, Hines 104, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Yvette Richardson, moderator
The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Sports Performance
Carlos Chavez
Dr. Sheri Browning, mentor
How Caffeine Affects Exercise
Margaret Collins
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
Factors Influencing Performance in Collegiate Lacrosse Athletes
Samantha Serio
Dr. Sheri Browning, mentor
Lecture Session 1-B, Hines 105, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Roberta Draughn, moderator
Digital Approach to Developing Medical and Scientific Illustrations
Susan Fecho
Are You More Creative Than Your Classmates?
Mea Urquijo
Medicine, Media, and the Female Body: The Sociocultural Impact of Weight-Loss Pharmaceuticals
Lauren Abeling-Judge
Nicole L. Sciortino, mentor
Lecture Session 1-C, Hines 106, 1:40–2:40 p.m.
Francesca Harvey, moderator
Breakdown of the Sports Agent Industry: Functions Structures and NIL
Luke Ouellette
Dr. Melissa Goines, mentor
From Application to Offer: A Deep Dive Into the Hiring Process of Collegiate Volleyball Coaches
Jake Adams
JT Deppe, mentor
Computers Coaching?: Analytical Models in Sport
Zach Kashubara
Dr. Gerard Lange, mentor
Lecture Session 2-A, Hines 102, 1:40–2:40 p.m.
Alysun Skinner, moderator
Unraveling Neuroblastoma: Causes, Treatments, and Future Perspectives”
Sydney K. Hopkins
Nicole Sciortino, mentor
Holistic Research on Alzheimer’s and the Metabolic Pathways
Zoey Johnson and Marelly Leon
Nicole Sciortino, mentor
Comparative Analysis of Water Quality Parameters and Bacterial Growth Between Two Impaired Creeks Near Wetlands in Urban Areas
Catherine O’Brien, David H. Dommer, Angela M. Allen
Lecture Session 2-B, Hines 104, 1:40–2:40 p.m.
Eileen Van Horn, moderator
The Right to Access Information
Naija Speight
The Effect of Exercise on Self-Confidence and Self-Efficacy
Jessica Farmer
Dr. Sheri Browning, mentor
Creating Wellness in Underserved Communities
Caroline Roach
Dr. Melissa Goines, mentor
Lecture Session 2-C, Hines 105, 1:40–2:40 p.m.
Francesca Harvey, moderator
The Influence of Cuteness in Packaging on Consumer Perception: A Hot Chocolate Experiment
Isabella Pita Sotomayor
Dr. Sheri Browning, mentor
The Nuance of Languages
Brigitte Sander
Michael Brantley, mentor
Competitiveness and Emotional Intelligence in Competitive Pokemon Players
Ben Griswold
Dr. Sheri Browning, mentor
Lecture Session 2-D, Hines 106, 1:40–2:40 p.m.
Charlie Ottinger, moderator
Stable and Unstable Loads and its Effect on Post Activation Performance Enhancement in the Countermovement Jump for Collegiate Athletes
AJ Campbell
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
A Correlational Study of Physiological Measures and Effort Dimensions During a Running Task
Connor Rees
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
The Effects of Stretching on Internal and External Rotation in the Glenohumeral Joint
Sydney Wade
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
Lecture Session 3-A, Hines 102, 2:50–3:50
Xavier McCreary, moderator
Healthy Habits, Brighter Futures: Nutrition & Exercise Education at Hope Station
Alexis Bailey, Eastyn Barnes, Carsyn Briley, Kristopher Fails, Connor Mills, Caroline Roach, and Avery Woodcock
Dr. Melissa Goines, mentor
Rebuilding Christmount: Spending Spring Break in Service of Others (Panel discussion)
Nyvea Tatum, Nolan Gamwell, Star McNair, Sarah Larkins, Ansley Whilden, Katelynn Kaestner, Yulisa Weaver, and Melik Thomas
Alysun Skinner, Roberta Draughn, and Stacey Robinson, mentors
From Class to Clinical: What It’s Like to be in the Nursing Program (Panel discussion)
Katie Layton, Kellie Barnes, Rich Marchese, and Alexis Bicondova
Leslie Pittman and Linda O’Boyle, mentors
Lecture Session 3-B, Hines 104, 2:50–3:50
Jackie Ennis, moderator
To Protect and Serve: Reconsidering Influences of the Decision to Pursue a Critical Career Field
Dr. David Abeling-Judge
Enhancing Security in Labor and Delivery: Evidence-Based Protocols for a Fully Locked Unit
Gracelyn Massey
Dr. Randy Hamm, mentor
Examining the Disproportionate Minority Contact Within the Juvenile System: Tracking Disproportionate Trends
Kermit Anthony Solomon, Jr.
Dr. Abeling-Judge and Dr. Richard B. Groskin, mentors
Lecture Session 3-C, Hines 105, 2:50–3:50
Gerard Lange, moderator
Indigenous Peace Conflict Resolution: Higaonon Tribe of the Philippines
Airene Costello
The Power of Managed Individualism
Charles Lanier and Navpreet Singh Pooni
Consequences of Divergent Accounting
Silvia Fernandez-Trabadelo
Billie Hamilton, mentor
Lecture Session 3-D, Hines 106, 2:50–3:50
Sharon Montano, moderator
Estimating VO2 Max Using the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test: Does Surface Type Matter?
Kloe Martin and Gianna Ferigne
Dr. Lauren Biscardi, mentor
Helping Hands: Myths, Facts, and Assumptions
Kristopher Fails
Ashley Gardner, mentor
Effect of Companion Animals on Perceived and Physiological Stress
Skyler Unruh
Dr. Sheri Browning, mentor
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