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WELCOME TO RESEARCH DAY, Salem State’s annual showcase and celebration of research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. Join us at any point in the day for engaging presentations, panel discussions, performances, and more.

The day begins with the Undergraduate Research Symposium from 9 am to 12 pm, followed by the BIAC Plenary at 12:15 pmand the Faculty and Graduate Research Symposium from 1:30 to 6 pm, with many events taking place throughout the day.

This digital program provides participants and attendees with a seamless, up-to-the-minute scheduling experience. The search function can help you find presenters and sessions, and the My Sched feature allows you to craft a tailored plan for the day. Happy exploring!

Questions before the event? Check the Research Day FAQs page or email ssu-crca@salemstate.edu
Friday, May 3
 

9:00am EDT

Undergraduate Research Symposium | Opening Remarks and Awards
Undergraduate Research Symposium
9 - 9:10 am | Opening Remarks and Awards
Recital Hall


Provost Silva opens Research Day with the Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual celebration and showcase of undergraduate academic excellence. We'll start the day in Recital Hall with opening remarks, followed by can't-miss performances from Dance and Theater students.

Charles Budrose Research Award Winners

Isabella Halko
Faculty mentor: Vanita Naidoo, Sociology

Paula Rodriguez
Faculty mentor: Christopher Mark, Psychology

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Thank you to the following people for making Research Day possible:
  • Michele Louro | CRCA; History
  • Jessica Cook | CRCA; English
  • Vanessa Ruget | CRCA; Politics, Policy and International Relations
  • Jason Gillis | CRCA; Sport and Movement Science
  • Elizabeth Kenney
  • Maryann Bartlett | School of Graduate Studies
  • Karen Gahagan | Center for Creative and Performing Arts
  • Brian Leblanc | Copy Center
  • Guy Bellino | Politics, Policy and International Relations
  • Ryan Fisher | Biology
  • Eliza Bobek | Center for Teaching Innovation
  • Mary Frances Zawadski | Art + Design
  • David Silva | Academic Affairs
  • Julie Whitlow | Academic Affairs
  • Elizabeth McKeigue | Berry Library
  • Funda Shafer | Berry Library
  • Anna Hocker | Berry Library
  • Dawna Matkevicius | Berry Library
  • Tyler Corsbie | Berry Library
  • Dawn Stahura | Berry Library
  • Stephanie Bellar | School of Graduate Studies
  • Danney Rascoe | School of Graduate Studies
  • Amelia Mitchell-Storer | School of Graduate Studies
  • Jeremy Bubier | School of Graduate Studies
  • Julian Brown-Myers | School of Graduate Studies
  • Chris Meen | School of Graduate Studies
  • Diana Nash | School of Graduate Studies
  • Keja Valens | BIAC
  • Mike Testa | Music and Dance
  • David Walker | Technology Services
  • Derek Barr | Technology Services
  • Jason Hagberg | Technology Services

Participants
ML

Michele Louro

faculty; CRCA Interim Director, CRCA; History
DS

David Silva

Provost, Salem State University


Friday May 3, 2024 9:00am - 9:10am EDT
Recital Hall | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:00am EDT

2024 Student Art Awards Exhibit
The annual 2024 Student Art Awards exhibition highlights the exceptional talent and work of Art + Design students.

Every year, the Art + Design faculty select students from the various artistic disciplines who have distinguished themselves by achieving and surpassing the expectations of the faculty that have mentored them. The work on display varies from the applied arts, such as graphic design, multimedia design, and photography to the fine arts, including painting, sculpture and printmaking.

Friday May 3, 2024 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Enterprise Center

9:00am EDT

Honors in Art (3D) Exhibit: Marisa Orlando / Fluorescence of Adolescence
Marisa Orlando, Senior '24, is one of two recipients this year for the Presidential Creativity Award.
She received a Summer Grant from the Center for Creative & Performing Arts. Marisa is an Art + Design HONORS in ART recipient. Professor Ken Reker mentored Marisa in fabricating the first-ever immersive installation in the Winfisky Gallery, FLUORESCENCE OF ADOLESCENCE.

MARISA ORLANDO/ FLUORESCENCE OF ADOLESCENCE
     HONORS in ART (3D)
     April 29 – May 10

Artist Talk: Wednesday, May 1, 12:30 PM.
Reception: Wednesday, May 1, 1:30 - 3:00 PM.
Gallery discussion on Wednesday, May 8 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM.

"When the nationwide lockdown happened in 2020 I found myself struggling to find a space of my own. With five adult family members forced to stay in the house 24/7 I was starting to feel suffocated. This was the first time I felt the inspiration to take an otherwise unused space and turn it into an oasis of sorts, a place where I could go and feel like it was my own. So, I took string lights, posters, blankets, anything I could find and converted my basement into what I called The Kelp Shack. I would attend zoom classes down there, I would do art down there, I would relax down there, it became my own private cave cut off from the chaos of the pandemic that was happening outside. This is where I attended my form and design class with my mentor Professor Ken Reker who saw my ability to control the environment around me to create immersive art pieces that envelope the viewer in new and exciting ways. With his help, this current project is one that Salem State University has never seen done before. My creative process has included found object assemblage, collage, experimenting with lights and mirrors, and taking small scale camp crafts and blowing them up to giant scales to immerse the viewer in an oddly familiar yet new and exciting environment that's ambiguity allows for multiple interpretations." - Marisa Orlando

About the artist:
"Growing up in Gloucester, Massachusetts I always found myself surrounded by a deep cultural connection to the arts. I had a passion for theater at a young age and up until my freshman year of college I was determined that was what I was going to do with my life. I loved the idea of being able to transport an audience into a different world and it only took a global pandemic and multiple mental health struggles to finally understand that the best way for me to accomplish this goal was through my love for 3D art and mixed media. I decided to change my major after freshman year to Art with a concentration in 3D Art and Sculpture and have been so thrilled to continue my craft here at Salem State. By exploring multiple mediums including ceramics, printmaking, and painting, I have been able to combine all of these art making processes to really discover my creative passions and I eventually hope to become an elementary school art teacher to share these passions with a younger generation. The freedom within the Salem State Art Department has been wonderful in allowing me to explore my inner creativity and has really led me on a great path going forward."

Participants


Friday May 3, 2024 9:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Winfisky Gallery | George H. Ellison Campus Center

9:10am EDT

Opening Performances: Creative Expressions in Dance and Theatre
Opening Performances: Creative Expressions in Dance and Theatre
9:10-9:40 am | Recital Hall


Betsy Miller, Music and Dance, faculty advisor
Introduction: On Creative Inquiry

Kaija Schram
Just a Tap Dance

Tap dance holds a heavy history of cultural importance in The United States, but is often left out of the conversation in higher dance education. College programs across the country offer dance programs in a variety of formats. While these dance programs vary drastically, eurocentrism lives at the root of the large majority of them.

I am interested in investigating the relationship between systematic racism in higher dance education and lack of access to certain styles, particularly tap dance. There are currently no college dance programs offering a concentration or specialization in tap dance, while there are a large number offering modern and ballet focused studies. I have created a tap piece filed by my personal frustrations regarding this issue.

Arianna Cavallaro
A Look Back

While working with individuals with dementia in a senior living home throughout college, I have observed that joyful memories resurface through dance and music. While witnessing this pattern, I started to become curious about why and how the brain allows memories to resurface through these art forms.

The senior capstone piece I have choreographed presents how the brain resurfaces memories and how a song can trigger happier times to reappear for the listener.

Karen Gahagan, Center for Creative and Performing Arts, director
On Theatre

Ian Tomarakos
1st Place Winner, Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 1
The Kentucky Cycle by Robert Schenkkan
The Imaginary Cuckhold by Moliere

Ian Tamorakos and Anya Saben
The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew Lopex

Anya Saben
Winner, Best Scene Partner for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship, Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 1
Futile Devices by Anya Saben
original monologue from a short play, also called Futile Devices

Moderators and Facilitators
KG

Karen Gahagan

director, Center for Creative and Performing Arts
BM

Betsy Miller

Music and Dance

Participants
KS

Kaija Schram

undergraduate, Music and Dance
AC

Arianna Cavallaro

undergraduate, Music and Dance
AS

Anya Saben

undergraduate
IT

Ian Tomarakos

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Recital Hall | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:30am EDT

World Languages and Cultures: Certificate in Translation Portfolio Presentations
World Languages and Cultures: Certificate in Translation Portfolio Presentations
9:30 - 10:30 am | undergraduate panel session A

Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 237

Students from the Certificate in Translation program present their portfolios, created under faculty mentor Kristine Doll.


Moderators and Facilitators
KD

Kristine Doll

faculty, World Languages and Cultures

Participants
TW

Tommie Worrall

undergraduate
LS

Leonairys Santana

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
CC room 237 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:40am EDT

Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Even-Numbered Posters
Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Session
even-numbered posters | 9:40 - 10:20 am | Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe


Join us for an engaging showcase of undergraduate research at our poster session during Research Day. Explore a diverse array of projects spanning various disciplines, each representing the dedication and innovation of our community of scholars.

Poster titles, authors, and faculty mentors are listed in the attached PDF poster index.

Participants
JD

Jackie de Haan

undergraduate | poster 24
NG

Nikolla Gjini

undergraduate | poster 2
KH

Kaia Hollingsworth

undergraduate | poster 4
FM

Felicia Meyerriecks

undergraduate | poster 8
KP

Kevin Paratore

undergraduate | poster 10
YG

Yaneidy Gonzalez

undergraduate | poster 12
JK

Joss Kyrouz

undergraduate | poster 14
JT

Joseph Tadesse

undergraduate | poster 16
SV

Sabrina Vieira

undergraduate | poster 20
AB

Autumn Brian

undergraduate | poster 20
JG

Jesse Gullotti

undergraduate | poster 20
JM

Julia Moceri

undergraduate | poster 20
ED

Erin Davis

undergraduate | poster 38
IO

Isabella Olson-Gaughan

undergraduate | poster 22
AL

Amanda Lauzon

undergraduate | poster 22
AS

Angie Sliney

undergraduate | poster 22
UU

Uchenna Uzoma

undergraduate | poster 22
LS

Laura Swindell

undergraduate | posters 24, 26
MS

Megan Schirl

undergraduate | poster 28
JW

Jeremy Wilkins-Keene

undergraduate | poster 30
AV

Alessandro Ventresca

undergraduate | poster 34
CB

Cassandra Bradley

undergraduate | poster 36
EG

Erin Gardner

undergraduate | poster 38
AG

Alicia Guimaraes

undergraduate | poster 38
JM

Julia McGrath

undergraduate | poster 38
AN

Arianna Nunez

undergraduate | poster 38
MK

Mariam Khizanishvili

undergraduate | poster 18
PJ

Payton Jeffers

undergraduate | poster 62
EZ

Ethan Z. Gonzales

undergraduate | poster 44
PR

Paula Rodriguez

undergraduate | poster 46
MK

Madison Klug

undergraduate | poster 48
JG

Jarred George

undergraduate | poster 50
ED

Emma Doran

undergraduate | poster 52
LT

Lex Thomas

undergraduate | poster 54
EK

Erika K. Pen

undergraduate | poster 60
RC

Rowan Collins

undergraduate | poster 32
CC

Cat Canavan

undergraduate | poster 24
JO

Jeremiah Okoro

undergraduate | poster 40
AN

Alexandria Nocivelli

undergraduate | poster 66
JP

Justin Panetta

undergraduate | poster 64
ME

Marina Enriquez

undergraduate | poster 68



Friday May 3, 2024 9:40am - 10:20am EDT
Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe | 1st Floor

9:40am EDT

Bridging Gaps: Perspectives on Economic Realities, Educational Equity, and Civic Engagement
Bridging Gaps: Perspectives on Economic Realities, Educational Equity, and Civic Engagement
9:40 - 10:30 am | undergraduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 243


Brandon De Oliveira
faculty mentor: Kurt von Seekamm

Covid-19 and Unemployment Rate

Isabella Mellone
faculty mentor: Celti Cervoni

Social Justice in Education to Create a Culturally Inclusive Classroom Environment

Miah Reyes
faculty mentor: Vanessa Ruget

Fostering Civic Engagement among SSU Athlete Students?

This presentation will highlight a campus initiative that seeks to bridge the gap between student athletes and civic engagement. By conducting research, including in the form of opinion polls, I gathered data on Salem State student athletes and created a 10-year plan to encourage their civic engagement. This project has been endorsed and supported by the Center for Civic Engagement, the Institute Of Politics, and The Team and will be used as a template and example to implement in all NCAA institutions.


Moderators and Facilitators
JG

Jason Gillis

faculty, Sport and Movement Science

Participants
BD

Brandon De Oliveira

undergraduate
IM

Isabella Mellone

undergraduate
MR

Miah Reyes

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
CC Room 243 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:40am EDT

Conquest, Colonization, and Conflict: Changing Interpretations of the Americas
Conquest, Colonization, and Conflict: Changing Interpretations of the Americas
9:40 - 10:30 am | undergraduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 113


This panel, moderated by faculty advisor Andrew Darien, will investigate three seminal events in the Americas: King Philip’s (The First Indian) War, the Reconstruction of the United States after the Civil War, and the CIA-supported Guatemalan coup of 1954. Popular and scholarly narratives about these events have changed radically over time, often depending on the vantage point, politics, culture, and sources of the individuals evaluating them. Students will explain the evolution of this history and the challenges posed in understanding its significance. 

Christopher Locke
King Philip’s War: A Minor Melee, or a Precursor to Revolution?

Angel Garcia
Reconstruction: Gateway to Equality or Failed Experiment?

Yessenia Hernandez
Death in Guatemala: Civil War, Genocide, or Colonial Legacy?


Moderators and Facilitators
AD

Andrew Darien

faculty, History

Participants
CL

Christopher Locke

undergraduate
YH

Yesenia Hernandez

undergraduate
AG

Angel Garcia

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
CC Room 113 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:40am EDT

Shaping the Future: Insights from Education and Social Work Research
Shaping the Future: Insights from Education Research
9:40 - 10:30 am | undergraduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 114


Allison Smith
faculty mentor: Megan Schumaker-Murphy
A Case Study of Universal Preschool in Salem, MA

This honors thesis discusses universal preschool and looks at a case study of universal preschool expansion in Salem, Massachusetts. We begin by discussing the history of public preschool, the benefits of high-quality early education, and barriers to the implementation of universal preschool programs. Then, we examine the city of Salem’s expansion of their public preschool program through discussions with stakeholders, ultimately determining the history of preschool in the city, how expansion became a priority, its current state, the vision for preschool in the city in the future, and what must be addressed in order to reach that vision.

Elizabeth Peach
faculty mentor: Rebecca Mirick
Assessing school staff preparation and training to recognize and report child maltreatment

The topic of my honors thesis is child maltreatment in school settings, specifically the training and preparation that school personnel have received to respond and report this maltreatment. Using survey methods, this project surveyed teachers and other school staff (N= 87) at public schools in Massachusetts. Findings indicate that the majority of participants have only received Mandated Reporter training, but many reported that they wished they would have received more training before a student disclosed to them. In conclusion, these findings demonstrate that teachers and other school staff want and need supplemental training for recognizing and reporting child maltreatment.

Kelly Melin 
faculty mentor: Kara Morton
Teaching Higher Level Vector Concepts to Elementary Age Students by Exploring the Use of Gamification

Mathematics has been known by many students to be their least favorite subject due to the complexity of the concepts, and the way in which this subject has historically been taught. However, with how practical mathematical skills are in so many diverse fields, helping foster a student’s positive relationship with math is extremely beneficial for their academic and career growth. This literature review explores how educators can make math education more engaging starting from the elementary school level while also providing students with a good math foundation that will support them in higher grades and beyond their schooling. This goal can be accomplished by introducing elementary age students to the higher-level math concept of vectors. With the application of vectors in careers ranging from STEM fields to animation, students will see how practical and useful math can be in the outside world. Combining this concept with researched-based math engagement strategies, such as gamification and hands-on activities, will help support students’ intrinsic motivation with math. This literature review concludes with lesson plan resources that educators can use to effectively teach students this practical, higher level math concept in an engaging way.

Moderators and Facilitators
CC

Cami Condie

faculty, Childhood Education and Care

Participants
AS

Allison Smith

undergraduate
KM

Kelly Melin

undergraduate student
EP

Elizabeth Peach

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
CC Room 114 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:40am EDT

Topics in Sport and Movement Science I: Marketing the Sport of Shooting in the United States
Marketing the Sport of Shooting in the United States
faculty mentor: Peter Smolianov

9:40 - 10:30 am | undergraduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 248 and remote via HyFlex


Referencing domestic and global practices, this study provides information on what might be implemented as best practices to advance the product, place, price and promotion of shooting in the USA. The authors utilized the model of integrated elite and mass sport development from past research which formed the foundation for a questionnaire and interview schedule for US shooting coaches and administrators to generate a snapshot of perceptions of the current sport system and possibilities for its further development and marketing.




Moderators and Facilitators
PS

Peter Smolianov

faculty, Sport and Movement Science

Participants
KB

Kyle Banche

undergraduate
AB

Aimen Boumediene

undergraduate
DB

Damian Bouras

undergraduate
JC

Joe Carey

undergraduate
SC

Sean Collins

undergraduate
SD

Sydney Durkin

undergraduate
BJ

Bobby Jellison

undergraduate
RK

Ruby Kinnon

undergraduate
JM

Jodemaelle Maxis

undergraduate
BM

Brian Miller

undergraduate
NO

Nolan O'Neil

undergraduate
DO

Daniel O'Neill

undergraduate
GP

Guillermo Pimentel

undergraduate
AR

Anthony Rubiera

undergraduate
JS

Josh Savoie

undergraduate
MS

Mark Smith

undergraduate
JV

Jessica Vittorini

undergraduate
YZ

Yonnien Zolu

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
CC Room 248 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:40am EDT

Vivid Visions: Creative Writings on Humanity, Identity, and Time
Vivid Visions: Creative Writings on Humanity, Identity, and Time
9:40 - 10:30 am | undergraduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 244

MA English graduate student Maryellen Groot hosts a reading from five graduating undergraduate English students, who will share recent work in poetry and fiction that examines and considers humanity, identity, and time.

Featuring readings from:
  • Em Blackwelder, Yellow Women
  • Anastasia White, "Ground Zero"
  • Alex Ruggiero
  • Yuexi Wu
  • Kejun Zhou

Moderators and Facilitators
MG

Maryellen Groot

graduate student, English

Participants
EB

Em Blackwelder

undergraduate
AW

Anastasia White

undergraduate
AR

Alex Ruggiero

undergraduate
YW

Yuexi Wu

undergraduate
KZ

Kejun Zhou

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 9:40am - 10:30am EDT
CC Room 244 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:40am EDT

Art History Exhibition Catalog Interactive Show
Art History Exhibition Catalog Interactive Show
9:40 - 11:30 am
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 155

ART 336: Women, Art, and Ideology explores the history of women artists and the representation of women in art and culture. In Fall 2023, students enrolled in this course were assigned a semester-long research project that focused on a woman artist, art collective, or topic explored in the course. Students consulted with Anna Hocker, the Art+Design librarian, to locate secondary and primary sources, images, and other information needed to complete the project. They curated and developed online exhibitions using Sutori, wrote and designed exhibition brochures or wrote papers, and gave in-class presentations to creatively share their research. This session showcases a sampling of these projects.

Madison Larcome
Judy Chicago, WomanHouse, and Feminism

Grace Larrabee
Rosa Bonheur: Animal Portraits of the 19th Century

Isabelle Mosley
Harriet Hosmer

Madison Muszynski
The Woman Surrealist

Mary Romano
Aya Takano: Cute Rebellion

Avery Starman
Women Depicted in Classical and Hellenistic Art

Moderators and Facilitators
MF

Mary Frances Zawadski

faculty, Art + Design

Participants
ML

Madison Larcome

undergraduate
GL

Grace Larrabee

undergraduate
IM

Isabelle Mosley

undergraduate
MM

Madison Muszynski

undergraduate
MR

Mary Romano

undergraduate
AS

Avery Starman

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 9:40am - 11:30am EDT
CC 155 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

9:40am EDT

Sites of Resistance: Then and Now at SSU
Sites of Resistance: Then and Now at SSU
9:40 am - 12 pm
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 111

We enthusiastically invite you to join us in the celebration of student zines and the unveiling of the Alternatives Library Collection! Come hear students discuss and showcase the zines they have been working on all semester! Learn about the projects students worked on that involved the recovery and curation of the Alternatives Library Collection, which was active during the 1970s at SSU. Learn more about student activism that took place on SSU campus from 1960's to present day.

Students from IDS 232H (American Identities - Honors), IDS 232 (American Identities) and SOC 302 (Black Social & Political Thought) will be occupying room CC111 in Bertolon.

We hope to see you there!

Moderators and Facilitators
TC

Tiffany Chenault

faculty, Sociology
ED

Elizabeth Duclos-Orsello

faculty, Interdisciplinary Studies
DS

Dawn Stahura

librarian, Berry Library

Participants
CL

Christopher Locke

undergraduate
KB

Kael Briesacher

undergraduate | poster 59
AG

Angel Garcia

undergraduate
MM

Madison Muszynski

undergraduate
CA

Caden Adrien

undergraduate
MB

Makayla Brito

undergraduate
SD

Stevan Downey

undergraduate
CM

Cullen McManus

undergraduate
SR

Spencer Raimo

undergraduate
AS

Anya Saben

undergraduate
JS

Jie Shen

undergraduate
XS

Xhesina Sirika

undergraduate
LA

Lindsey Ann Tammaro

undergraduate
AT

Allison Thomas

undergraduate
MT

Massiel Tolentino

undergraduate
JV

Jaden Vazquez

undergraduate
JW

Jillian Whitney

undergraduate
XW

Xenn Wilkey

undergraduate
FB

Fatoumata Barrow

undergraduate
EC

Emma Campbell

undergraduate
SC

Seamus Crowley

undergraduate
MF

Max Fitch

undergraduate
GF

Gina Forbes

undergraduate
AH

Atiya Haynes

undergraduate
SL

Shauna Lewis

undergraduate
JO

Jaiana Ohannesian

undergraduate
AT

Andon Tufts-Russo

undergraduate
JB

Jhayr Betancur

undergraduate
SC

Shea Cutler

undergraduate
AM

Amberly McCarter

undergraduate
JM

Joseph McGrath

undergraduate
AY

Arianna Yurkewicz

undergraduate



Friday May 3, 2024 9:40am - 12:00pm EDT
CC Room 111 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

10:00am EDT

Center for Civic Engagement Presents: Dear Professor, I Am More
Dear Professor, I am More
10 - 11:30 am
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 112

In collaboration with Amy Kerr’s “I Am More” project, the Dear Professor, I Am More campaign engages our campus community in conversations about mental health and college students' challenges.

We encourage students to speak openly about their mental health by creating self-portraits and statements. With this display, we hope to spread awareness among faculty about the challenges students face outside campus. Dear Professor, I Am More offers students an opportunity to express themselves through art using different mediums and find hope for overcoming mental health challenges and ending stigma.

Our session will feature a gallery that seeks to inspire open dialogue on mental health through student expression, fostering understanding, and promoting resources for support.

Faculty are especially encouraged to attend. You can expect:
  • Introduction to Civic Fellowship Program, role of Civic Fellows, and Amy Kerr's I Am More Campaign.
  • Background on the Dear Professor, I Am More Campaign, how the theme and mission were chosen, and our process, for developing and implementing the campaign.
  • Civic Fellows' perspectives on what they have learned from listening to SSU students and engaging with potential mental health data.
  • Student speakers share personal stories and messages of hope.
  • Guided conversations with faculty on their feelings about the Dear Professor, I Am More art, stories, and their takeaways.
  • Learn about mental health resources on and off campus.




Moderators and Facilitators
KA

Katelyn Adams

Assistant Director, Center for Civic Engagement

Participants
TE

Tatiana Esposa

undergraduate
CA

Chelsea Aquiatan

undergraduate
AH

Annalisse Hart

undergraduate
KH

Kendra Hart

undergraduate
AD

Aiden DeCaro

undergraduate
EB

Emilie Bennett

undergraduate
KS

Kayleigh Sheehan

undergraduate
TP

Trinity Pelletier

undergraduate
ZJ

Zoë Jansen

undergraduate



Friday May 3, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
CC Room 112 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

10:30am EDT

Undergraduate Research Poster Session: Odd-Numbered Posters
Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Session
even-numbered posters | 9:40 - 10:20 am | Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe


Join us for an engaging showcase of undergraduate research at our poster session during Research Day. Explore a diverse array of projects spanning various disciplines, each representing the dedication and innovation of our community of scholars.

Poster titles, authors, and faculty mentors are listed in the attached PDF poster index.

Participants
MD

Madison DeFelice

undergraduate | poster 69
KR

Kayla R. Pennimpede

undergraduate | poster 1
LG

Lily Gandolfo

undergraduate | poster 3
EU

Edward Urkowitz

undergraduate | poster 5
MZ

Michael Zarro

undergraduate | poster 9
LL

Lawrence Littler

undergraduate | poster 11
JS

Joshua Sargent

undergraduate | poster 13
AA

Abigail Allworth

undergraduate | poster 14, 15
RJ

Ryan Jor

undergraduate | poster 17
ZB

Zavier Bradshaw

undergraduate | poster 23
CB

Colleen Basque

undergraduate | poster 23
KM

Katelyn Martin

undergraduate | poster 23
WS

Woodjerlie Sylvain

undergraduate | poster 23
NB

Nicole Bassett

undergraduate | poster 19
HG

Hannah Gibson

undergraduate | poster 19
AG

Angela Gomez

undergraduate | poster 19
AG

Abigail Guillama

undergraduate | poster 19
LC

Lauren Connolly

undergraduate | poster 21
SS

Sydney Stiglets

undergraduate | poster 21
KO

Kate Otting

undergraduate | poster 25
ES

Ella Speidel

undergraduate | posters 27, 28
BL

Brielle Laurent

undergraduate | poster 29
VB

Vanessa Barrett

undergraduate | poster 31
EM

Emma Motherway

undergraduate | poster 31
MC

Matthew Connor

undergraduate | poster 33
RE

Ray Esber

undergraduate | poster 37
JL

Jordyn Labbe

undergraduate | poster 39
SS

Sarah Soares

undergraduate | poster 41
MB

Magen Beaudet

undergraduate | posters 42, 43
AJ

Ashley J. Kates

undergraduate | poster 45
ST

Samanth Tenney

undergraduate | poster 47
JA

Jorge A. Sierra

undergraduate | poster 49
CD

Caitlin Daly

undergraduate | poster 51
SB

Sarah Burnett

undergraduate | poster 53
GG

Greg Gentle

undergraduate | poster 55
IH

Isabella Halko

undergraduate | poster 57, 58
YL

Yajaira Lopez

undergraduate | posters 57, 58
JA

Janasia Ashford

undergraduate | posters 57, 58
KB

Kael Briesacher

undergraduate | poster 59
KH

Katie Hosman

undergraduate | poster 61
JM

Julianna McKanas

undergraduate | poster 63
JH

John Howe

undergraduate | poster 65
ML

Mateo Lopez Arroyave

undergraduate | poster 67



Friday May 3, 2024 10:30am - 11:10am EDT
Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe | 1st Floor

10:30am EDT

World Languages and Cultures: Spanish Theses
World Languages and Cultures: Spanish Theses
10:30 am - 12 pm | undergraduate panel session B
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 237

Students from SPN 501 present their Spanish theses under faculty mentor Michele Dávila Goncalves.

J. Campuzano
Estrategias para promover la motivación en los estudiantes y evitar la deserción escolar

Joan Castillo
En ruta a mejor salud mental para los Latinx

Maria Andree Graffeo
Los desafíos de los profesores de ESL en Massachusetts

Emma McGlynn
Educación Multilingüe: ¿Por qué es necesario una mayor información y desarrollo profesional?

Sophia Ramos
Los desafíos y la resiliencia de los estudiantes de primera generación: Navegando las transiciones educativas y culturales

Moderators and Facilitators
MD

Michele Dávila Goncalves

faculty, World Languages and Cultures

Participants
JC

J. Campuzano

undergraduate
JC

Joan Castillo

undergraduate
EM

Emma McGlynn

undergraduate
SR

Sophia Ramos

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
CC room 237 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

10:40am EDT

Auditory Perspectives: An Analytical Approach to Stereo Location and Musical Dynamics
Auditory Perspectives: An Analytical Approach to Stereo Location and Musical Dynamics
10:40 - 11:30 am | undergraduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 275


Abrianna Madden
Faculty advisor: Mike Testa


This presentation delves into the intricate process of critical listening analysis of songs, focusing on dissecting stereo location, distance perception, and the nuanced interplay between musical balance and performance intensity.

Experts in music production and audio engineering will guide attendees through a series of engaging lectures, enriched with visual slides that illustrate the theoretical concepts in a clear, accessible manner. Alongside, audio demonstrations will serve as practical examples, allowing participants to experience firsthand the subtle art of audio analysis.

This educational journey aims to enhance attendees' understanding of sound spatialization and its impact on musical storytelling, equipping them with skills to critically assess and create more immersive audio experiences.

Moderators and Facilitators
MT

Mike Testa

faculty, Music and Dance

Participants
AM

Abrianna Madden

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
CC room 275 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

10:40am EDT

Histories, Health, and Wealth: Current Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies
Histories, Health, and Wealth: Current Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies
10:40 - 11:30 am | undergraduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 244


Tyler Norden
Faculty mentor: James P. Gubbins
The Forgotten History of Lacrosse

In my presentation, I will share my introduction to lacrosse, the role it has played in my life, and my discovery of its past. I will be explaining the history of lacrosse specifically its roots in Native American culture. I will share why Native Americans created the game and its impact. I will talk about the game's differences among the different tribes and the different ways it was played. I'll discuss the loss of that history as it transformed into the game we know today while highlighting those making an effort to keep the history alive.

Liv Nygren
Faculty mentor: James P. Gubbins
Checking CTE in the NHL

For my capstone project I will be discussing what CTE is, how CTE affects the hockey world, and former players who have a past with serious head injuries from the sport. There has been and continues to be so much focus on CTE in the NFL and their players affected by this. This is not to say it is a competition between the two, because CTE is just horrible for anyone, but CTE in the NHL needs more discussion and attention. I will be diving into what leads to CTE and also how such severe head injuries can be lessened or avoided. I will also be touching on what the league has already begun to do in order to try and make the game safer for their players.

Rachel Owsiak
Faculty mentor: James P. Gubbins
How Does Canine Diet Impact Health and Lifespan?

I plan to discuss the health and longevity values found in a well-rounded canine diet that contains all of the necessary components. I will detail the negative impacts of a poor canine diet, such as a diet that is missing certain nutrients or containing harmful ingredients and additives. I will also discuss the importance of owner education of a diet based on objective knowledge and veterinary consultation.

Danielle Patrice
Faculty mentor: James P. Gubbins
Titan Submersible: Wealth and Ignorance Sinking Rescue Efforts

My research is an overview of what happened to the submersible Titan by OceanGate. In June 2023, five lives were lost due to the lack of mechanics on the Titan. OceanGate, founded in 2009 by Stockton Rush, has a long history of negligence with their submersible adventures to view the Titanic. The five wealthy passengers knew the risks. Multiple countries’ navies and rescue teams searched, and the US government paid 1.5 million in the search. The question is how could the five deaths and the rescuers’ time and money have been saved?


Moderators and Facilitators
JP

James P. Gubbins

faculty, Interdisciplinary Studies

Participants
TN

Tyler Norden

undergraduate
LN

Liv Nygren

undergraduate
RO

Rachel Owsiak

undergraduate
DP

Danielle Patrice

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
CC Room 244 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

10:40am EDT

Improving Lives Together: Perspectives on Sustainable Living and Community
Improving Lives Together: Perspectives on Sustainable Living and Community
10:40 - 11:30 am | undergraduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 114


Will Reagan
Faculty mentor: Anne-Marie Hakstian
Saving for Retirement in America: The Struggle and the Solutions

Retirement is a part of life that all working Americans work towards. Sadly, it is not the reality a lot of people can enjoy. With the death of pensions, lack of retirement savings, poor finance education, and high cost of living, a lot of Americans don’t get to retire and work till the day they die. There are several avenues that can be pursued to remedy this crisis such as increased individual preparation by taking advantage of employer programs and saving earlier, increased financial literacy, and strength through numbers via unions and regulations.

Kieran Currier-Dougherty
Faculty mentor: joe buttner

Aquaponics as a User-Friendly, Sustainable Food Production System

Aquaponics is a form of sustainable food production that combines hydroponics and aquaculture. In hydroponics, plants are grown without soil and are suspended in water or in a medium. In aquaculture, fish are grown to and in the process excrete nitrogenous waste. In aquaponics the nitrogenous wastes are nutrients removed and used by plants. The process is facilitated by nitrogen fixing bacteria. Techniques are relatively user friendly and universally applicable at a small scale for educational or backyard use. Maintaining an aquaponics system can be a sustainable way to produce “organic quality” greens for consumption

Cynthia Boyd
Faculty mentor: Sara Moore
Resident Assistant's Experiences and Support

The central research question I am going to explore is as follows: What challenges do Salem State Resident Assistants (RAs) face in the RA role and how have these challenges impacted their job satisfaction and overall well-being as students? Answers to this question could potentially reveal more about the campus climate, particularly within the residence halls, and the issues facing this group of student leaders on Salem State University’s campus within their respective roles with a focus on Resident Assistants. Moreover, I am particularly interested in how Residence Life (Res Life) is situated within a larger institution like a state-funded college and more largely, higher education. Specifically, how has higher education, and therefore residence life and student affairs, changed in its role over the last twenty years?  These findings could help identify some of the systemic issues shaping the lived experiences of RAs.

Moderators and Facilitators
VR

Vanessa Ruget

faculty, CRCA; Politics, Policy and International Relations

Participants
WR

Will Reagan

undergraduate
CB

Cynthia Boyd

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
CC Room 114 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

10:40am EDT

Innovations and Movements: Lasting Legacies in Mathematics and Music
Innovations and Movements: Lasting Legacies in Mathematics and Music
10:40 - 11:30 am | undergraduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 243


Trevor Tarr
Faculty advisor: Pedro Poitevin
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz: The Forgotten Inventor of Calculus

This paper will outline and bring to light Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz’s contributions to the foundations and development of Calculus, his disagreements with Isaac Newton regarding Calculus, and how his deep philosophical understanding of metaphysical and theological problems informed his views on Calculus. In particular, Leibniz’s intuitions about infinitesimals were shown correct in 1960 by Abraham Robinson, establishing the superiority of Leibniz’s approach to Calculus. In addition, this paper touches on various philosophical ideas of Leibniz in law, theology, modal logic, and on Leibniz’s mathematical notation and his collaborations.

Tommie Worrall 
Faculty advisor: Avi Chomsky
La guitarra con sentido y razón: How the Chilean New Song Defined a Generation

This thesis analyzes the development of the New Song movement in Chile from its inception in the 1950s with the music recovery efforts of Violeta Parra, through its heyday in the 1960s and early 1970s during the years of Salvador Allende’s Popular Unity government, to its legacy following the Pinochet coup of 1973. This thesis examines the New Song movement’s musical origins, political messages, and connections to the most pressing issues of its time, including the domestic urban-rural divide and the involvement of the ordinary people in the nation’s political sphere.

Moderators and Facilitators
MW

Megan Williams

Assistant Provost, Institutional Research, Assessment and Sponsored Projects

Participants
TT

Trevor Tarr

undergraduate
TW

Tommie Worrall

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
CC Room 243 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

10:40am EDT

Telltale Tattoos: Collecting and Displaying Stories of Tattoos and Memory
Telltale Tattoos: Collecting and Displaying Stories of Tattoos and Memory
10:40 - 11:30 am | undergraduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 113


Students who worked on the "Telltale Tattoos: Tapestries of Memory" project with faculty mentor Margo Shea will discuss research, interviews, curation, design, and project management.

The project began as a class discussion in Dr. Margo Shea’s Salem State University History course, Introduction to Public History, in the fall semester of 2023. The course explored themes of heritage, memory and the different ways we have of representing the past. We realized, “Tattoos are memorials!” The class decided to reach out to peers and classmates at Salem State and ask them to share their tattoo stories. Students interviewed members of the SSU community about their tattoo stories. We invited people to share specifically how tattoos enable them to connect to the past on their terms.

Our online exhibit, “Telltale Tattoos: A Tapestry of Memory” is the result. Complete with research into the history of tattoos, interpretation of research into tattoos and memorials, and a curated thematic collection of tattoos, the online digital exhibit is available here: https://ssutelltaletattoos.wordpress.com/

Moderators and Facilitators
MS

Margo Shea

faculty, History

Participants
CL

Christopher Locke

undergraduate
CJ

Cassie Johnson

undergraduate
JD

Jackie de Haan

undergraduate | poster 24
JP

Jessica Pepe

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
CC Room 113 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

10:40am EDT

Topics in Sport and Movement Science II: Evaluating Event Management Practices
10:40 - 11:30 am | undergraduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 248 and remote via HyFlex


Evaluating Event Management Practices
Faculty mentor: Peter Smolianov

The objective of free mass-participation events hosted by Salem State University (SSU), i.e. Wellness U Multisport Festival and Generation Games, was to involve SSU students studying sport and recreation management in the development and implementation of new sporting event solutions targeting these social concerns. The goal for the Generation Games is to get many generations together for a day of fun and games.

This presentation shares SSU’s experience in implementing the project this year, while discussing implications for the community and the university as a whole. Surveys of event participants are being collected, yielding suggestions for future endeavors to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of attracting and retaining more participants in free mass-participation events.

Moderators and Facilitators
PS

Peter Smolianov

faculty, Sport and Movement Science

Participants
MS

Mark Smith

undergraduate
AA

Adam Akerman

undergraduate
DB

Damian Bouras

undergraduate
DD

Dom DeLuca

undergraduate
PH

Peyton Hughes

undergraduate
EL

Erik Larsson

undergraduate
KM

Kyle Medeiros

undergraduate
NP

Noah Parsons

undergraduate
JS

Johan Silot Suse

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EDT
CC Room 248 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

11:15am EDT

Undergraduate Research Poster Session: All Posters
Undergraduate Research Symposium Poster Session
all posters | 11:15 - 11:45 am | Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe


Join us for an engaging showcase of undergraduate research at our poster session during Research Day. Explore a diverse array of projects spanning various disciplines, each representing the dedication and innovation of our community of scholars.

Poster titles, authors, and faculty mentors are listed in the attached PDF poster index.

Participants
MD

Madison DeFelice

undergraduate | poster 69
KR

Kayla R. Pennimpede

undergraduate | poster 1
NG

Nikolla Gjini

undergraduate | poster 2
LG

Lily Gandolfo

undergraduate | poster 3
KH

Kaia Hollingsworth

undergraduate | poster 4
EU

Edward Urkowitz

undergraduate | poster 5
LC

Leah Coffey

undergraduate | posters 6, 7
FM

Felicia Meyerriecks

undergraduate | poster 8
MZ

Michael Zarro

undergraduate | poster 9
KP

Kevin Paratore

undergraduate | poster 10
LL

Lawrence Littler

undergraduate | poster 11
YG

Yaneidy Gonzalez

undergraduate | poster 12
JS

Joshua Sargent

undergraduate | poster 13
AA

Abigail Allworth

undergraduate | poster 14, 15
JK

Joss Kyrouz

undergraduate | poster 14
JT

Joseph Tadesse

undergraduate | poster 16
RJ

Ryan Jor

undergraduate | poster 17
ZB

Zavier Bradshaw

undergraduate | poster 23
CB

Colleen Basque

undergraduate | poster 23
KM

Katelyn Martin

undergraduate | poster 23
WS

Woodjerlie Sylvain

undergraduate | poster 23
NB

Nicole Bassett

undergraduate | poster 19
HG

Hannah Gibson

undergraduate | poster 19
AG

Angela Gomez

undergraduate | poster 19
AG

Abigail Guillama

undergraduate | poster 19
SV

Sabrina Vieira

undergraduate | poster 20
AB

Autumn Brian

undergraduate | poster 20
JG

Jesse Gullotti

undergraduate | poster 20
JM

Julia Moceri

undergraduate | poster 20
LC

Lauren Connolly

undergraduate | poster 21
ED

Erin Davis

undergraduate | poster 38
SS

Sydney Stiglets

undergraduate | poster 21
IO

Isabella Olson-Gaughan

undergraduate | poster 22
AL

Amanda Lauzon

undergraduate | poster 22
AS

Angie Sliney

undergraduate | poster 22
UU

Uchenna Uzoma

undergraduate | poster 22
KO

Kate Otting

undergraduate | poster 25
LS

Laura Swindell

undergraduate | posters 24, 26
ES

Ella Speidel

undergraduate | posters 27, 28
BL

Brielle Laurent

undergraduate | poster 29
MS

Megan Schirl

undergraduate | poster 28
JW

Jeremy Wilkins-Keene

undergraduate | poster 30
VB

Vanessa Barrett

undergraduate | poster 31
EM

Emma Motherway

undergraduate | poster 31
MC

Matthew Connor

undergraduate | poster 33
AV

Alessandro Ventresca

undergraduate | poster 34
CB

Cassandra Bradley

undergraduate | poster 36
RE

Ray Esber

undergraduate | poster 37
EG

Erin Gardner

undergraduate | poster 38
AG

Alicia Guimaraes

undergraduate | poster 38
JM

Julia McGrath

undergraduate | poster 38
AN

Arianna Nunez

undergraduate | poster 38
JL

Jordyn Labbe

undergraduate | poster 39
MK

Mariam Khizanishvili

undergraduate | poster 18
PJ

Payton Jeffers

undergraduate | poster 62
SS

Sarah Soares

undergraduate | poster 41
MB

Magen Beaudet

undergraduate | posters 42, 43
EZ

Ethan Z. Gonzales

undergraduate | poster 44
AJ

Ashley J. Kates

undergraduate | poster 45
PR

Paula Rodriguez

undergraduate | poster 46
MK

Madison Klug

undergraduate | poster 48
ST

Samanth Tenney

undergraduate | poster 47
JA

Jorge A. Sierra

undergraduate | poster 49
JG

Jarred George

undergraduate | poster 50
CD

Caitlin Daly

undergraduate | poster 51
ED

Emma Doran

undergraduate | poster 52
SB

Sarah Burnett

undergraduate | poster 53
LT

Lex Thomas

undergraduate | poster 54
GG

Greg Gentle

undergraduate | poster 55
IH

Isabella Halko

undergraduate | poster 57, 58
YL

Yajaira Lopez

undergraduate | posters 57, 58
JA

Janasia Ashford

undergraduate | posters 57, 58
KB

Kael Briesacher

undergraduate | poster 59
EK

Erika K. Pen

undergraduate | poster 60
RC

Rowan Collins

undergraduate | poster 32
KH

Katie Hosman

undergraduate | poster 61
JO

Jeremiah Okoro

undergraduate | poster 40
JM

Julianna McKanas

undergraduate | poster 63
JH

John Howe

undergraduate | poster 65
AN

Alexandria Nocivelli

undergraduate | poster 66
JP

Justin Panetta

undergraduate | poster 64
ME

Marina Enriquez

undergraduate | poster 68
ML

Mateo Lopez Arroyave

undergraduate | poster 67



Friday May 3, 2024 11:15am - 11:45am EDT
Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe | 1st Floor

11:45am EDT

Undergraduate Research Symposium | Closing Remarks
Undergraduate Research Symposium | Closing Remarks
11:45 am - 12 pm
Bertolon Central Classroom Building cafe


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Thank you to the following people for making Research Day possible:

Michele Louro | CRCA; History
Jessica Cook | CRCA; English
Vanessa Ruget | CRCA; Politics, Policy and International Relations
Jason Gillis | CRCA; Sport and Movement Science
Elizabeth Kenney
Maryann Bartlett | School of Graduate Studies
Karen Gahagan | Center for Creative and Performing Arts
Guy Bellino | Politics, Policy and International Relations
Ryan Fisher | Biology
Eliza Bobek | Center for Teaching Innovation
Mary Frances Zawadski | Art + Design
David Silva | Academic Affairs
Julie Whitlow | Academic Affairs
Elizabeth McKeigue | Berry Library
Funda Shafer | Berry Library
Anna Hocker | Berry Library
Dawna Matkevicius | Berry Library
Tyler Corsbie | Berry Library
Dawn Stahura | Berry Library
Stephanie Bellar | School of Graduate Studies
Danney Rascoe | School of Graduate Studies
Amelia Mitchell-Storer | School of Graduate Studies
Jeremy Bubier | School of Graduate Studies
Julian Brown-Meyers | School of Graduate Studies
Diana Nash | School of Graduate Studies
Keja Valens | English



Participants
ML

Michele Louro

faculty; CRCA Interim Director, CRCA; History


Friday May 3, 2024 11:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe | 1st Floor

12:15pm EDT

Building Inclusive Academic Communities (BIAC) Plenary
Building Inclusive Academic Communities (BIAC) Plenary
12:15 - 1:15 pm
| family-style lunch for attendees, including vegetarian and GF options
Petrowski Room, Marsh Hall


Through this inclusive pedagogy co-mentoring program, senior and junior faculty, graduate and undergraduate students build community as they examine their own social identities, share their understandings of what makes an inclusive classroom, develop knowledge of the theory and practice of inclusive pedagogy, and design teaching and learning practices that foster greater student engagement and academic achievement.

This is collaborative community-based research in action!

In this plenary session, members of the 2023-2024 BIAC cohort will share the teaching and learning projects they have developed through their pod's research into inclusive pedagogy, examination of their own positions, assets, and needs, and observations of one another's teaching and learning.

“Pod C”
  • Mya Maisoneuve
  • Twyla Fink
  • (supported by pod members Sophie Bergendahl and Meghan McLyman)

“Pod D“
  • Arianna Farro
  • Annely Grullon-Rojas
  • Nina Torstensson
  • John McArdle
  • Kara Morton

“Pod B”
  • Nicole Bassett
  • Kael Breisacher
  • Arlinda Sherifi
  • Sanjay Jain
  • Katherine Walbam

“Pod A”
  • Paula Rodríguez
  • Jennifer El-Sherif
  • Anneliese Worster
  • (supported by pod members Annabelle Costa and Arianny Grullon-Rojas)

Moderators: Yanelis Ortiz Aquino, Gianna Watson, Keja Valens, Cami Condie, Binneh Minteh

Moderators and Facilitators
YO

Yanelis Ortiz Aquino

graduate student
CC

Cami Condie

faculty, Childhood Education and Care
BM

Binneh Minteh

faculty, Criminal Justice
CP

Carlie Pierre

Director of Education and Training, Office of Inclusive Excellence
KV

Keja Valens

faculty, English
GW

Gianna Watson

undergraduate

Participants
JM

John McArdle

faculty, Accounting and Finance
NB

Nicole Bassett

undergraduate | poster 19
PR

Paula Rodriguez

undergraduate | poster 46
KB

Kael Briesacher

undergraduate | poster 59
MM

Mya Maisoneuve

undergraduate
TF

Twyla Fink

faculty, Occupational Therapy
AF

Arianna Farro

undergraduate
NT

Nina Torstensson

undergraduate
KM

Kara Morton

faculty, McKeown School of Education
AS

Arlinda Sherifi

graduate student
SJ

Sanjay Jain

faculty, Accounting and Finance
KW

Katherine Walbam

faculty, Social Work
JE

Jennifer El Sherif

faculty, Sport and Movement Science
AW

Anneliese Worster

faculty, Childhood Education and Care


Friday May 3, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm EDT
Petrowski Room, Marsh Hall, 2nd Floor

1:00pm EDT

World Languages and Cultures: Graduate Theses
World Languages and Cultures: Graduate Theses
1 - 1:30 pm
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 237

Students from the Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish present their theses:

Maria Goodnight
El sistema híbrido y flexible: una norma lingüística familiar para hogares con un padre bilingüe y otro monolingüe

Carmen Vega
Profesores nativos y no nativos: ventajas y desventajas

Moderators and Facilitators
KR

Kenneth Reeds

faculty, World Languages and Cultures

Participants
MG

Maria Goodnight

graduate student, Spanish
CV

Carmen Vega

graduate student, Spanish


Friday May 3, 2024 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
CC room 237 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

1:30pm EDT

CRCA and Academic Affairs Present: SSU Research and Creative Activities Showcase
CRCA and Academic Affairs Present: SSU Research and Creative Activities Showcase
1:30 - 2:30 pm | faculty and graduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 112

Join CRCA and Academic Affairs for an engaging lightning panel session hosted by Provost David Silva, where we spotlight the research and creative activities conducted by faculty during their spring 2024 course release.

Awarded through a competitive grant process, the 6-credit course release Research APR provides faculty members with the invaluable opportunity to delve deeply into their scholarly pursuits and innovative projects. From exploring emerging trends in their fields to spearheading community initiatives, our faculty members have utilized this dedicated time to push the boundaries of knowledge and make meaningful contributions to academia and beyond. Join us as we celebrate their achievements, gain insights into their methodologies, and discover the transformative impact of their work.

Supplementary files:

Moderators and Facilitators
DS

David Silva

Provost, Salem State University

Participants
JI

Jacy Ippolito

faculty, Secondary and Higher Education
AC

Aviva Chomsky

faculty, History
JJ

Jennifer Jackman

faculty, Politics, Policy and International Relations
RM

Rebecca Mirick

faculty, School of Social Work
AC

Annette Chapman-Adisho

faculty, History
FP

Francesca Pomerantz

faculty, Childhood Education and Care
PS

Peter Smolianov

faculty, Sport and Movement Science



Friday May 3, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
CC Room 112 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

1:30pm EDT

Emotive Encounters: Exploring Emotion in Jury Deliberations and Portraiture
Emotive Encounters: Exploring Emotion in Jury Deliberations and Portraiture
1:30 - 2:30 pm | faculty and graduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 111

Samantha O'Connor
faculty advisors: Sophie Evett, Anne-Marie Hakstian
The Use of Emotion and Laughter in Mock Jury Deliberations

Previous research has shown that, despite pressure to keep them at bay, jurors often experience emotion while deliberating. Emotions may help jurors communicate their thoughts and feelings with one another. This presentation examines how jurors use their emotions and laughter to interact with one another while deliberating a mock civil discrimination trial about the plaintiff’s claim that she was discriminated against when a department store security officer stopped her and searched her belongings in full view of other customers. Specifically, this project explores how anger, contempt, sympathy and empathy, laughter, and humor are all used as communication devices in deliberation.

Gretchen Sinnett
Painting Emotion

This presentation looks at two turn-of-the-century portraits of mothers and adolescent daughters – Cecilia Beaux’s “Mother and Daughter” (1898) and John Singer Sargent’s “Mrs. Fiske Warren (Gretchen Osgood) and Her Daughter Rachel” (1903) – through the lens of the history of emotions, a subfield that has expanded rapidly over the past two decades. I am interested in what portraits can and cannot tell us about the emotional tenor of past relationships and how portraiture may have contributed to discourses about family bonds during a period of social transition. The text will hopefully conclude a longer essay.



Moderators and Facilitators
SY

Stephenie Young

faculty, English

Participants
SO

Samantha O'Connor

graduate student, Psychology
GS

Gretchen Sinnett

faculty, Art + Design
SE

Sophia Evett

faculty, Psychology
AH

Anne-Marie Hakstian

faculty, Management


Friday May 3, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
CC Room 111 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

1:30pm EDT

Pages and Progress: Reflections on Just Write and Finish It
Pages and Progress: Reflections on Just Write and Finish It
1:30 - 2:30 pm | faculty and graduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 113


Join us for a roundtable discussion featuring faculty and librarian panelists who have participated in the Mary G. Walsh Writing Center and CRCA's Finish It and Just Write programs. Throughout the academic year, these initiatives provide invaluable support for faculty to advance their writing projects, whether through weekly drop-in sessions or a focused 12-week program.

In this discussion, participants will share their experiences and outcomes of their writing journeys. From navigating writer's block to celebrating significant breakthroughs, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on the writing process and find inspiration for their own endeavors. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with colleagues and explore the diverse paths of scholarly expression.

Moderators and Facilitators
AD

Al DeCiccio

faculty, Mary G. Walsh Writing Center; English

Participants
DS

Dawn Stahura

librarian, Berry Library
MG

Melanie Gonzalez

faculty | poster 2, Secondary and Higher Education
GZ

Guorong Zhu

faculty, Management
LD

Lisa Delissio

faculty, Biology


Friday May 3, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
CC Room 113 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

1:30pm EDT

Voices of the Past: Current Topics in History
Voices of the Past: Current Topics in History
1:30 - 2:30 pm | faculty and graduate panel session I
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 114


Mary Larkin
Faculty Advisor: Margo Shea
A Prayer for the Dune

Research on the Cumann na mBan during the Irish Civil War has focused on "gender-appropriate" political activity that largely ignores women combatants. My grandmother, Margaret “Peg” Langan, never shared her experiences as a political activist. Firing weapons, dressing as a man, engaging in front line combat, and serving time in prison, she is a figure of history who silenced her own story or was silenced by those shaping the narratives of 1916-1923. This paper utilizes traces and artifacts to piece together Langan’s experience, leveraging it in order to examine the role of silence and voice in shaping Irish histories.

Matthew G. Swindell
Faculty advisor: Donna Seger 
Street Railway Embrace and Resistance on the Massachusetts North Shore

This work presents a history of embrace and distaste for street railways on the Massachusetts North Shore during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.  In some communities, the streetcar was desired as an economic stimulant and a vital transport method.  In others, it was repulsed for fear of bringing undesirable elements.  The divergent development of the North Shore, as an inclusive industrial center and an exclusive summer resort, divided the region on street railway development.

Moderators and Facilitators
MS

Margo Shea

faculty, History

Participants
MG

Matthew G. Swindell

graduate student, History
ML

Mary Larkin

graduate student, History


Friday May 3, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
CC Room 114 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

2:00pm EDT

Helping Us Do Better: Creating a More Humane World Through Behavior Analysis
Helping Us Do Better: Creating a More Humane World Through Behavior Analysis
2 - 5 pm
Petrowski Room, Marsh Hall


In this showcase, graduate students from the Behavior Analysis program present work that aims to foster a more humane world.

Theme I: Rapport Building, Reviewing Programs, & Behavioral Skills Training for Staff

Alexa Cocciardi
A Scoping Review of Training for Establishing Rapport in Behavior Analysis and Related Applied Areas
Faculty advisor: Darlene Crone-Todd
     
Megan Crosby
The Effect of Behavioral Skills Training on Rapport Building Skills in a Public School Setting
Faculty advisorr: Darlene Crone-Todd

Margaret Lepley
An Investigation of the Effect of Behavioral Skills Training on Public School Staff Members’ Rapport Building Skills
Faculty advisor: Darlene Crone-Todd

Jackson Stevens
An Investigation of the Effects of Behavior Skills Training on 1:1 Teacher’s Accuracy in Reviewing Student's Programs
Faculty advisor: Darlene Crone-Todd

Julianna Johnston
A Scoping Review of Behavior Change Interventions for Shelter Dogs
Faculty advisor: Darlene Crone-Todd

Theme II: Experimental & Conceptual Research on Human Decision-Making and Perceptions

Katelyn Hersam
The Influence of Educational Media: A Study on Changes in Self-Reported Acceptance of Socially Assistive Robots and AI in Applied Behavior Analysis
Faculty advisor: Darlene Crone-Todd

Brooke Mann
Probability Discounting: Investigating the Effect of Amount of Losses and a Parking Fine Scenario on Decision-Making
Faculty advisor: Darlene Crone-Todd

G. Christy Jean
Understanding Interlocking Behavioral Contingencies in the Interactions Between Police and Civilians Using a Race/Ethnicity Lens
Faculty advisor: Darlene Crone-Todd

Moderators and Facilitators
DC

Darlene Crone-Todd

faculty, Psychology

Participants
AC

Alexa Cocciardi

graduate student, Psychology - Behavior Analysis
MC

Megan Crosby

graduate student, Psychology - Behavior Analysis
ML

Margaret Lepley

graduate student, Psychology - Behavior Analysis
JS

Jackson Stevens

graduate student, Psychology - Behavior Analysis
JJ

Julianna Johnston

graduate student, Psychology - Behavior Analysis
KH

Katelyn Hersam

graduate student, Psychology - Behavior Analysis
BM

Brooke Mann

graduate student, Psychology - Behavior Analysis
GC

G. Christy Jean

graduate student, Psychology - Behavior Analysis


Friday May 3, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Petrowski Room, Marsh Hall, 2nd Floor

2:35pm EDT

Center for Civic Engagement Presents: Supporting and Engaging Students in Community-Based and Community-Engaged Research
Supporting and Engaging Students in Community-Based and Community-Engaged Research
2:35 - 3:35 pm | faculty & graduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 112


Join the Center for Civic Engagement as we showcase innovative projects at Salem State University that support and involve students in community-based and community-engaged research.

Explore collaborative endeavors between faculty, students, and local partners in three community-based research projects. These projects demonstrate the diversity, breadth, and impact of collaboration among community, student, and faculty partners. These projects include a collaboration between biology faculty, a community organization, and a local cemetery; another between economics faculty and a food pantry; and an undergraduate honors thesis focused on capturing Salem's path to increasing preschool access.

Moderators and Facilitators
CL

Cynthia Lynch

Assistant Vice Provost, Center for Civic Engagement

Participants
AM

Aiden Muise

undergraduate
MM

Megan Murphy

faculty, Childhood Education and Care; Center for Civic Engagement
LD

Lisa Delissio

faculty, Biology
KV

Kurt von Seekamm

faculty, Economics
CL

Christine Lutts

community partner, Friends of Greenlawn
ML

Mike Lilley

community partner, The Salem Pantry
AS

Allison Smith

undergraduate


Friday May 3, 2024 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
CC Room 112 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

2:35pm EDT

Center for International Education Presents: Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL): SSU Global Journey from Home
Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL): SSU Global Journey from Home
2:35 - 3:35 pm | faculty & graduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 111


SSU faculty present synopses of their latest COIL projects, sharing their perspectives and key learnings with the audience.

Zlatinka Blaber, Accounting and Finance
Xu (Cissy) Hartling, Marketing and Decision Sciences
Youn Jung Huh and Camie Condie, Childhood Education and Care
Van Pham, Economics
Tereza Swanda, Art + Design
Jeramie Silveira, Occupational Therapy
Zoë Kessler, School of Social Work
Allan Brockenbrough, Computer Scienc
Amanda Mack, Healthcare Studies
Peter Smolianov, Sport and Movement Science

Moderators and Facilitators
FS

Fátima Serra

faculty, COIL FPLC coordinator, World Languages and Cultures
JW

Julie Whitlow

Vice Provost for Global Engagement, Academic Affairs

Participants
PS

Peter Smolianov

faculty, Sport and Movement Science
ZB

Zlatinka Blaber

faculty, Accounting and Finance
XC

Xu (Cissy) Hartling

faculty, Marketing and Decisions Sciences
YJ

Youn Jung Huh

faculty, Childhood Education and Care
CC

Cami Condie

faculty, Childhood Education and Care
VP

Van Pham

faculty, Economics
TS

Tereza Swanda

faculty, Art + Design
JS

Jeramie Silveira

faculty, Occupational Therapy
ZK

Zoë Kessler

faculty, School of Social Work
AB

Allan Brockenbrough

faculty, Computer Science
AM

Amanda Mack

faculty | posters 7, 8, 9, Healthcare Studies


Friday May 3, 2024 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
CC Room 111 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

2:35pm EDT

Expanding the Center: Working with Graduate and Multilingual Students, Faculty, and Employing Digital Resources
Expanding the Center: Working with Graduate and Multilingual Students, Faculty, and Employing Digital Resources
2:35 - 3:35 pm | faculty & graduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 113


Al DeCiccio and Bill Coyle will frame this panel of the Mary G. Walsh Writing Center’s graduate assistants:

Delia Cullity will present research that has led to programs that bridge the gap between undergraduate and graduate writing.

Christopher Daigle, will present findings on the role of social media at the Mary G. Walsh Writing Center;

Theresa D’Entremont will present research into technologies that enhance the Writing Center’s programming, including Chat GPT; and

Ammarah Aslam will present research about practices that lead to meaningful writing for which multilingual writers have agency and voice.

If time permits, Al DeCiccio will present data about two outreach programs for faculty: Just Write and Finish It.

Moderators and Facilitators
BC

Bill Coyle

assistant coordinator, Mary G. Walsh Writing Center
AD

Al DeCiccio

faculty, Mary G. Walsh Writing Center; English

Participants
CD

Christopher Daigle

graduate student
DC

Delia Cullity

graduate student, English
TD

Theresa D’Entremont

graduate student
AA

Ammarah Aslam

graduate student


Friday May 3, 2024 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
CC Room 113 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

2:35pm EDT

Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Current Topics in Faculty Research
Interdisciplinary Perspectives: Current Topics in Faculty Research
2:35 - 3:35 pm | faculty & graduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 248 and remote via HyFlex


In this diverse panel session, faculty from Sport and Movement Science, Geography and Sustainability, and Biology share their current research and engage in an interdisciplinary discussion about their recent scholarship.

Alistar Murapiro, Peter Smolianov, Christopher Boucher, Nisreen Bahnan, Christopher Schoen, Steven Dion
Surveying US Shooting Coaches and Administrators to Explore Practices of Integrated Development of Mass and High Performance Sport

The authors utilized the model of integrated elite and mass sport development from past research which formed the foundation for a questionnaire and interview schedule for US shooting coaches and administrators to generate a snapshot of perceptions of the current sport system and possibilities for its further development.

Nick Geron
Legacy Effects of an Invasive Species on Street Trees in Worcester, MA

Using street tree census data from 2005 and 2022, this study aims to examine the changes in street tree composition and maturity in Worcester from 2005 to 2022, which includes the significant impacts of the Long-horned Beetle (LB) infestation (over 35000 trees removed in 2010). This research asks four questions: what was the impact of LB infestation on Worcester’s street trees?; what are the changes in ecosystem services between 2005 and 2022 of street trees?; how has the biodiversity of Worcester’s street trees changed as a result of replanting?; and, what are the environmental justice (EJ) implications of tree planting in Worcester over the past 17 years?

Jason Brown
A genetic screen for new cilia assembly mutants

Cilia are important eukaryotic organelles and the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is an important model organism for studying cilia. During Chlamydomonas cilia assembly the cell induces the expression of hundreds of genes to produce new cilia proteins. However, very little is understood about how the cell coordinates the expression of these genes. This project uses forward genetics to identify mechanisms involved in the induction of transcription during cilia assembly. I have identified multiple interesting mutant strains and I will present the current results of this ongoing genetic screen.


Moderators and Facilitators
DR

Danney Rasco

Assistant Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Participants
PS

Peter Smolianov

faculty, Sport and Movement Science
CB

Christopher Boucher

faculty, Mathematics
NB

Nisreen Bahnan

faculty, Marketing and Decision Sciences
CS

Christopher Schoen

faculty, Sport and Movement Science
SD

Steven Dion

faculty, Sport and Movement Science
NG

Nicholas Geron

faculty, Geography and Sustainability
JB

Jason Brown

faculty, Biology


Friday May 3, 2024 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
CC Room 248 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

2:35pm EDT

Perspectives on the "Old China Trade"
Perspectives on the "Old China Trade"
2:35 - 3:35 pm | faculty & graduate panel session II
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 114


David Sanok
Michaela Marinella
Sean Lavin

Faculty advisor: Dane Morrison

Three graduate students will present different strategies for teaching the "Old China Trade" to secondary school classes, utilizing Powerpoint and other formats to give some insight, as a jumping off point, for students to see how two of the world’s superpowers first got engaged and how the new America entered the world stage.

Moderators and Facilitators
DM

Dane Morrison

faculty, History

Participants
DS

David Sanok

graduate student
MM

Michael Marinella

graduate student
SL

Sean Lavin

graduate student


Friday May 3, 2024 2:35pm - 3:35pm EDT
CC Room 114 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

3:40pm EDT

Current Topics in GIS: Geospatial Applications to Environment and Society
Current Topics in GIS: Geospatial Applications to Environment and Society
3:40 - 4:40 pm | faculty & graduate panel session III
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room248 and remote via HyFlex


This panel will feature brief presentations by faculty and graduate Geo-Information Science students demonstrating a wide range of applications of geospatial technology, from climate change to environmental conservation to social justice.

Natasha Farina
Solar energy growth and its impact to the Massachusetts environment

Marcos Luna
You Are Here: Understanding environmental justice mapping in Massachusetts and across the US

Jeannette Miranda
Coffee, Technology, and Reforestation: A Machine Learning Framework for Validating Carbon Credits to Strengthening Honduran Coffee Cooperatives

Stephen Young
The Geosciences, climate justice and the case against the expansion of the Hanscom Field airport for private jets

Participants
NF

Natasha Farina

graduate student, Geo-Information Science
JM

Jeannette Miranda

graduate student, Geo-Information Science
SY

Stephen Young

faculty, Geography and Sustainability
ML

Marcos Luna

faculty, Geography and Sustainability


Friday May 3, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
CC Room 248 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

3:40pm EDT

HSI/MSI Leadership Team Presents: The Scholarship and Practice of Servingness at Salem State University
HSI/MSI Leadership Team Presents: The Scholarship and Practice of Servingness at Salem State University
3:40 - 4:40 pm | faculty & graduate panel session III
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 112


Elisa Castillo
Welcome and introduction to why and how we are approaching this work
How what we are doing so far is research-based practice
Theoretical Frameworks behind HSI-MSI initiatives, goals and objectives

Yvonne Ruiz
Servingness; Gina Garcia Reading Groups for a shared scholarly foundation

Michele Davila Goncalves, Stephanie Valencia Rengal, and Morelia Morel Diaz
Joint Faculty-Student Translation as Scholarship and Praxis: faculty, undergraduate, and graduate collaboration translating SSU’s admissions, campus tours, and financial aid materials to better welcome and engage immigrant and first generation, multilingual families

Abby Menenses-Decompare and Joe Cautela
Unearthing Hispanic/Latine Student Experiences: Designing and Delivering an Assessment of Servingness at an emerging HSI

Carlie Pierre
Engaging with the Center for Teaching and Learning to prepare our community to better serve our students

Moderators and Facilitators
EC

Elisa Castillo

Assistant Vice President for HSI-MSI Initiatives, Office of Inclusive Excellence

Participants
YR

Yvonne Ruiz

faculty, School of Social Work
MD

Michele Dávila Goncalves

faculty, World Languages and Cultures
MM

Morelia Morel Diaz

undergraduate
AM

Abby Menenses-Decompare

graduate student
JC

Joe Cautela

graduate student
CP

Carlie Pierre

Director of Education and Training, Office of Inclusive Excellence


Friday May 3, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
CC Room 112 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

3:40pm EDT

Last Words: Theses and Manuscripts in Literary Studies and Creative Writing
Last Words: Theses and Manuscripts in Literary Studies and Creative Writing
3:40 - 4:40 pm | faculty & graduate panel session III
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 111


Readings and discussion from English graduate students in literary studies and creative writing.

Catherine Tunney
Evil Mothers and Twisted Sisters in Women's Contemporary Gothic

Brittany Caprio
Sexuality and Self Esteem in African American and Afro-Latina Literature. A Study of Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye and Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X

Maryellen Groot
The Doctrine of Individuality

Moderators and Facilitators
KV

Keja Valens

faculty, English

Participants
CT

Catherine Tunney

graduate student, English
BC

Brittany Caprio

graduate student, English
MG

Maryellen Groot

graduate student, English


Friday May 3, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
CC Room 111 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

3:40pm EDT

Perspectives on Education: Human Rights, Reverse Mentoring, and Embracing AI
Perspectives on Education: Human Rights, Reverse Mentoring, and Embracing AI
3:40 - 4:40 pm | faculty & graduate panel session III
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 113


Matthew Speno
Human Rights, Sports, and Special Education

This presentation is based on a chapter I wrote that systematically discusses a specific relationship between sports and human rights. My work is an examination into how high school special education students have the human right to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities such as athletics. Along with this right, special education students have the right of access to coaches who are trained in the nuances of learning differences.

Cheryl Williams
Reverse Mentoring

Nursing schools are increasingly interacting with diverse students who often have different learning needs and sociocultural and economic barriers. Generational divides between students and faculty are more expansive than ever and influence learning. Whether these racial disparities and widening generational divides are contributory, a perennial decline of historically disenfranchised students finishing nursing school exists, which bears urgent attention if we are to diversify the nursing workforce. Purpose. Teaching across these generational and racial divides is essential to nursing education. Methods. A literature review found no articles detailing reverse mentoring in nursing education. Results: Reverse mentoring has been used effectively in other disciplines. Conclusion. Reverse mentoring or intergenerational learning may be a process to elucidate and mitigate biases and barriers in nursing education.

Mike Testa
Embracing Artificial intelligence in the College Classroom

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education signifies a pivotal shift, promising personalized and efficient learning environments that challenge the traditional pedagogical framework. This paper examines the transformative impact of AI in the college classroom, addressing the dual nature of its potential to enhance educational experiences against the backdrop of cultural and structural challenges. Employing Kotter’s 8-step change theory, the paper outlines a methodical approach to navigating the complexities of AI adoption, advocating for a systematic process that includes establishing a sense of urgency, building coalitions, forming strategic initiatives, and consolidating gains to ensure sustainable integration aligned with core educational values. The discussion extends to the practical implications for teaching, learning, and administrative processes, highlighting the need for a cultural and philosophical shift in understanding AI's role. It underscores the importance of maintaining equity and inclusivity while harnessing AI for educational innovation. The paper aims to provide a framework for educational institutions to leverage AI's capabilities deliberately, fostering a culture that embraces technological advancement and prepares students for an AI-integrated future.


Moderators and Facilitators
VR

Vanessa Ruget

faculty, CRCA; Politics, Policy and International Relations

Participants
MT

Mike Testa

faculty, Music and Dance
CW

Cheryl Williams

faculty, Nursing
MS

Matthew Speno

fellow, Center for Childhood and Youth Studies


Friday May 3, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
CC Room 113 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

3:40pm EDT

Salem's Centuries
Salem's Centuries
3:40 - 4:40 pm | faculty & graduate panel session III
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 114


Writers and editors of the forthcoming book Salem's Centuries share their research. Salem’s Centuries will introduce readers to fascinating stories of Salem’s residents and new perspectives on Salem’s significance in both American and world history. Its essays, all works of original scholarship, will engage in important conversations in academic and public history, while also appealing to general readers who are curious about this most fascinating of American small cities. While it covers all four centuries of Salem’s existence, Salem’s Centuries gently shifts the focus slightly away from the more heavily trafficked terrain of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and towards the uncharted territory of the nineteenth and twentieth, when successive waves of immigration, progressive politics, economic transformations, and diverse cultural expressions (including tourism) combined to create the Salem of today.

Participants
EM

Elizabeth McKeigue

Dean, Berry Library
DM

Dane Morrison

faculty, History
BA

Brad Austin

faculty, History
DS

Donna Seger

faculty, History


Friday May 3, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
CC Room 114 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

3:40pm EDT

The Center for Teaching Innovation Presents: Research on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Research on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
3:40 - 4:40 pm | faculty & graduate panel session III
Bertolon Central Classroom Building room 244

Moderators and Facilitators
AG

Amber Giffin

Assistant Director, Center for Teaching Innovation

Participants
AM

Amanda Mack

faculty | posters 7, 8, 9, Healthcare Studies
JM

John McArdle

faculty, Accounting and Finance


Friday May 3, 2024 3:40pm - 4:40pm EDT
CC Room 244 | Bertolon Central Classroom Building

4:30pm EDT

Faculty and Graduate Poster Session: All Posters
Faculty and Graduate Research Symposium Poster Session
4:30 - 6 pm | Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe


Faculty, graduate students, administrators, and staff showcase posters from a diverse array of disciplines. This poster session overlaps with the Faculty Publication Celebration, which is on show on the mezzanine level.

Poster titles, authors, and faculty mentors are listed in the attached PDF poster index.

Participants
SS

Samantha Stillman

graduate student | poster 3, Occupational Therapy
SW

Selene Weekes

graduate student | poster 10, Occupational Therapy
AM

Amanda Mack

faculty | posters 7, 8, 9, Healthcare Studies
AG

Ana Gjoni

graduate student | poster 4, Bertolon School of Business
LB

Lo Berg

graduate student | poster 6, Geography
VS

Valeria Sena

graduate student | poster 11, Nursing
CD

Caitriona Day

graduate student | poster 12, Nursing
JG

Jennifer Gilligan

graduate student | poster 13, Nursing
JP

Jean Panayauty Cornely

graduate student | poster 14, Nursing
TC

Tamara Cantillon

graduate student | poster 15, Nursing
LC

Lindsay Carranza

graduate student | poster 16, Nursing
CS

Christine Sicard

graduate student | poster 17, Nursing
HP

Hannah Pellizzaro

graduate student |poster 18, Nursing
MV

Myrlande Vincent

graduate student | poster 19, Nursing
KU

Karla Ulloa

graduate student | poster 20, Nursing
OT

Olivia Torchio

graduate student | poster 21, Nursing
MP

Melissa Palumbo

graduate student |poster 22, Nursing
JB

Jenna Bolognese

graduate student | poster 23, Nursing
SM

Shanon Morgan

graduate student | poster 24, Occupational Therapy
NC

Nicole Casaletto

graduate student | poster 25, Occupational Therapy
CJ

Caroline Johnson

graduate student | poster 26, Occupational Therapy
KP

Kiley Pena

graduate student | poster 27, Occupational Therapy
BC

Briana Carr

graduate student | poster 28, Occupational Therapy
AC

Alissa Conant

graduate student | poster 29, Occupational Therapy
JO

Jennifer Ocaña

graduate student | poster 30, Occupational Therapy
AW

Akiyoshi Whitmore

graduate student | poster 31, Occupational Therapy
JJ

Jalani Jackson

graduate student | poster 32, Occupational Therapy
KP

Kerry Pappas

graduate student | poster 33, Occupational Therapy
AJ

Andrew Johannsen

graduate student | poster 34, Occupational Therapy
KH

Kathleen Hamm

graduate student | poster 35, Occupational Therapy
PR

Patrick Riley

graduate student | poster 36, Occupational Therapy
EC

Elena Connors

graduate student | poster 37, Occupational Therapy
AT

Alondra Torres

graduate student | poster 38, Occupational Therapy
AY

Alyda Yim

graduate student | poster 39, Occupational Therapy
NS

Nickolas Servideo

graduate student | poster 1, Secondary and Higher Education
MG

Melanie Gonzalez

faculty | poster 2, Secondary and Higher Education
KJ

Kenneth Jacobs

faculty | poster 1, Psychology
RL

Robin Leger

emeritus faculty | poster 9, Nursing
YV

Yvonne Vissing

faculty | poster 5, Center for Childhood and Youth Studies; Healthcare Studies



Friday May 3, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Bertolon Central Classroom Building Cafe | 1st Floor

5:00pm EDT

Faculty Publication Celebration | Reception, Flibbert Award Announcement
Faculty Publication Celebration | Reception and Flibbert Award Announcement
5 - 6 pm | refreshments provided
Bertolon Central Classroom Building Mezzanine

The Center for Research and Creative Activities (CRCA) and Frederick E. Berry Library proudly sponsor the annual Faculty Publication Celebration to recognize Salem State faculty, librarians and staff who have published scholarly works in the previous calendar year.

Publication Celebration attendees can browse the 2023 faculty and staff publications on display in the mezzanine and view the 2023 Faculty and Staff Bibliography online. The bibliography is also available as a printed artifact.

Please join us in congratulating faculty, librarians, and staff on their accomplishments!

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2024 Flibbert Award Winners

Named in honor of Salem State professor Joseph T. Flibbert, this annual award has been given for more than two decades in recognition of outstanding graduate student writing and research.

Congratulations to this year's winners:

First Place Award - $250
Gabriella Feingold, "Healing From the Bottom Up: Embodied Therapies for the Treatment of Trauma"
Nominated by Yvonne Ruiz, School of Social Work

Second Place Award - $200
Maryellen Groot, "The Gertrudes"

Nominated by JD Scrimgeour, English

Third Place Award - $100
Arlinda Sherifi, "Factors Influencing Access to Bank Loans by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kosovo and North Macedonia"

Nominated by John McArdle, Bertolon School of Business


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Thank you to the following people for making Research Day possible:
  • Michele Louro | CRCA; History
  • Jessica Cook | CRCA; English
  • Vanessa Ruget | CRCA; Politics, Policy and International Relations
  • Jason Gillis | CRCA; Sport and Movement Science
  • Elizabeth Kenney
  • Maryann Bartlett | School of Graduate Studies
  • Karen Gahagan | Center for Creative and Performing Arts
  • Brian Leblanc | Copy Center
  • Guy Bellino | CTI; Politics, Policy and International Relations
  • Ryan Fisher | Biology
  • Eliza Bobek | Center for Teaching Innovation
  • Mary Frances Zawadski | Art + Design
  • David Silva | Academic Affairs
  • Julie Whitlow | Academic Affairs
  • Elizabeth McKeigue | Berry Library
  • Funda Shafer | Berry Library
  • Anna Hocker | Berry Library
  • Dawna Matkevicius | Berry Library
  • Tyler Corsbie | Berry Library
  • Dawn Stahura | Berry Library
  • Stephanie Bellar | School of Graduate Studies
  • Danney Rascoe | School of Graduate Studies
  • Amelia Mitchell-Storer | School of Graduate Studies
  • Jeremy Bubier | School of Graduate Studies
  • Julian Brown-Myers | School of Graduate Studies
  • Chris Meen | School of Graduate Studies
  • Diana Nash | School of Graduate Studies
  • Keja Valens | BIAC
  • Mike Testa | Music and Dance
  • David Walker | Technology Services
  • Derek Barr | Technology Services
  • Jason Hagberg | Technology Services


Moderators and Facilitators
SB

Stephanie Bellar

Dean, School of Graduate Studies
JK

John Keenan

President, Salem State University
DS

David Silva

Provost, Salem State University

Participants
EM

Elizabeth McKeigue

Dean, Berry Library
ML

Michele Louro

faculty; CRCA Interim Director, CRCA; History



Friday May 3, 2024 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Bertolon Central Classroom Building Mezzanine | 2nd Floor
 


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