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Graduate Research Symposium Oral Presentations<\/h1>\n

This year, students submitted pre-recorded oral presentations on their academic and creative work. Oral presenters will join a live group discussion via Zoom, led by a WCU faculty member. The schedule for the live discussion sessions will be provided below, once final details are confirmed.<\/p>\n

In addition, top graduate oral presenters will compete to participate in Graduate Education Day in Raleigh where they will meet with state legislators to share their research findings and encourage support of graduate education.<\/p>\n

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Discussion Sessions with Graduate Presenters<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Graduate Oral Presentations By College and Degree Program<\/h2>\n

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Biology – M.S.<\/span><\/h4>\n

An Examination of Introgression in the Trillium erectum Species Complex Using Microsatellite Analysis
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Austin Brenek
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Kathy Mathews, Dr. Beverly Collins, Dr. Anjana Sharma<\/span><\/p>\n

Photosynthesis, water use, and biomass allocation of Princess tree (Paulownia tomentosa) and Tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) first year seedlings across a light gradient and prescribed fire<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student: Hannah Dinkins
\nFaculty Sponsor(s):<\/p>\n

Laricobius nigrinus Egg Releases and Oviposition Behavior: A Potential New Protocol in the Fight Against Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Lauren Gonzalez
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. James Costa, Dr. Angel Mech, Dr. Jane Dell<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chemistry \u2013 M.S.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Kinetic Studies of Biosorption of Copper from Ground Peanut Hulls<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student: Tolulope Alaye
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Carmen Huffman<\/span><\/p>\n

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English \u2013 M.A.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Sounds of Life in Ithaca, New York: Laura Kephart\u2019s Letter to Leonard Kephart, 1946
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Zachary Sheppard
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Laura Wright<\/span><\/p>\n

Horace Transcription Project: Laura Kephart\u2019s Letter to Leonard Kephart February 18, 1953
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Steve Swilling
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Laura Wright<\/span><\/p>\n

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History \u2013 M.A.<\/h4>\n

The Reintroduction of Elk to Great Smoky Mountains National Park: an Environmental History Perspective<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student:\u00a0Sharlene O\u2019Donnell
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Andrew Denson<\/span>
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Educational Leadership \u2013 Ed.D.<\/h6>\n

Enhancing Mental Health and Self-Care through Student Mindfulness Training: The Case of the University of North Carolina School of Law
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: John Kasprzak
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Jess Weiler<\/span><\/p>\n

Increasing Exposure and Understanding of Post-Secondary Education:\u00a0 Breaking Down Barriers to College During a Pandemic
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student(s): Erica Vandermore, Amy Wagner
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Jess Weiler<\/span><\/p>\n

Out of Sight, Not Out of Mind: Transition Supports for Transfer Students Entering Fully-Online Programs at Western Carolina University
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Myra Watson
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Kim Winter<\/span><\/p>\n

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Elementary Education \u2013 M.A.Ed. \u2013 STEM<\/h6>\n

Engineering in STEM: Impact on Male and Female Elementary Student Engagement<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student: Tracy Hewitt
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Carrie Rogers, Dr. Frank Forcino<\/span><\/p>\n

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Psychology \u2013 M.A.<\/h6>\n

Adolescent Personality as Predictor of Success in Wilderness Therapy<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student: Madeline Adolf
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. David McCord<\/span><\/p>\n

Differences in Stigma Consciousness in LGBTQ Individuals During the Coming Out Process
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Megan Moomaw
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. David Solomon<\/span><\/p>\n

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Psychology (Health Service) \u2013 Psy.D.<\/h6>\n

Suicide Assessment and Risk Among WCU Students<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student: Adam Hicks
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. David McCord<\/span>
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Technology \u2013 M.S.<\/h6>\n

Feedback Control of a Rear Mountain Bike Shock Utilizing a Magnetorheological Damper
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Marshall Murphy
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Scott Pierce<\/span><\/p>\n

Implementing AI on a Neural Prosthesis to assist Gait on People with Muscle Weakness
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student: Pablo Valenzuela
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Martin Tanaka, Dr. Paul Yanik, Dr. David McCord<\/span>
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Fine Arts \u2013 M.F.A.<\/h6>\n

Watershed- a Pathway Connecting Communities with the Arts to Engage in Creative Ways of Addressing Issues Affecting People and the Environment.<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student(s): Jenn Gordon, Lori Park, Kate Chassner
\nFaculty Sponsor(s): Tom Ashcraft, Morgan Kennedy
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Physical Therapy \u2013 D.P.T.<\/h6>\n

Creating an Online and Video Learning Adjunct for Didactic Education in Physical Therapy
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student(s): Cameron Green, Alison Plaisted, Christi Rowe, Sebastian Faundez, Shane Lohf
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. John Carzoli, Dr. David Hudson<\/span><\/p>\n

Interdisciplinary Instruction And Perceptions Of Online Learning Among Doctor Of Physical Therapy And Physical Therapist Assistant Students
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student(s): Benjamin Houska, Dani Harris, Emily Schaul, Tim Levene, Mary Kelsey Trumps, Kelly Smoot
\nFaculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Elizabeth Wark, Dr. Tim Eckard<\/span><\/p>\n

Helping Hondurans Stay Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student(s): Courtney DeDea, Hayley Gee, Kim Avalos, Kyle Donaldson, Alex Miller, Bianca Boieru, Fran Toler, Bailey Cloninger, Kaleigh Mathis, Madison Vaughn
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Todd Watson, Dr. Jessica Graning<\/span><\/p>\n

The Effects of Focus of Attention on Functional Movement and Motor Learning in Individuals Post Stroke
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student(s): Anne Gallagher, Abby Murrell, Carly Reiman, Tyler Steele, Halee Wright
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Ashley Hyatt, Dr. David Hudson, Kim Hudson M.S.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Balance Related Biomechanical Changes Occur in the Lower Extremity Due to Physical Fatigue?
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student(s): Blake Gereb, Connor Blanton, Cameron Dellinger
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. David Hudson<\/span><\/p>\n

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction for the General Practicing Physical Therapist
\n<\/strong>Graduate Student(s): Daniel Jennings, Nina Whorton, Maureen Tray, Shannon Gerney
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Douglas Keskula<\/span><\/p>\n

Feasibility and Psychometric Properties of Performance Measures in the Telehealth Environment
\n<\/strong><\/a>Graduate Student(s): Stephanie Smith, Allie Steinhoff, Clay Gardiner, Holly Hamm, Kelly McNamara, Maria-Adriana Rojas
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. Lori Schrodt, Dr. Tammy Simmons<\/span><\/p>\n

Clinical Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training in Patients with Musculoskeletal Impairments<\/strong><\/a>
\nGraduate Student(s): Mark Steele, Kyle Boraski, Dylan Wells
\n<\/span>Faculty Sponsor(s): Dr. David Hudson, Dr. Josh Jones<\/span>
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