EMERGING SCHOLARS:
A CELEBRATION OF GRADUATE RESEARCH
Friday, April 21, 2023 · 6:00 p.m. Andrew White Student Center, 3rd Floor
Emerging Scholars: A Celebration of Graduate Research
April 21, 2023
Welcome to the twelfth annual Emerging Scholars: A Celebration of Graduate Research, honoring the scholarly work of Loyola’s graduate student community.
Schedule of Events
Welcome
Cheryl Moore-Thomas, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Presentation of Medals for Excellence of Performance
Beth Kotchick, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Graduate Academic Affairs
Terrence Sawyer, J.D. President
The Reverend John E. Wise, S.J., Medal
Distinguished Achievement in Education
Medal of Excellence in Forensic Pattern Analysis
Excellence in Forensic Pattern Analysis
Graduate Medals for Achievement Excellence in Psychology
Dr. Bernard A. Saltysiak Medal
Clinical Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology
The Loyola University Maryland Award for Research in Theology
Time and Location of Events
Oral Presentation, Theology
Room SC E317 ~ 5:30 p.m.
Awards Ceremony
Center for Intercultural Engagement, Room SC E300C ~ 6 p.m.
Poster Session and Reception
Third Floor Common Space ~ 6:30p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Live Remote Presentations from Montessori Education
SGA Conference Room SC E301 ~ 6:30p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Graduate Student Award Recipients
The Reverend John E. Wise, S.J., Medal
Distinguished Achievement in Education
The Reverend John E. Wise Medal is given each year by the faculty of Loyola University Maryland’s School of Education to one graduating student “who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship and outstanding service to Loyola University Maryland and the community as exemplified by Rev. John E. Wise, S.J.”
Fr. Wise, truly the father of today’s vast graduate education programs at Loyola, was first of all a reflective and prayerful priest committed to social responsibility and justice, a scholar who wrote two textbooks and provocative journal articles, a talented and caring teacher, and a dedicated community servant.
The Reverend John E. Wise, S.J., Medal recipient:
Edwin Giron
Medal of Excellence in Forensic Pattern Analysis
Excellence in Forensic Pattern Analysis
The Forensic Pattern Analysis Medal is awarded to the top graduating student in the Masters of Science program in Forensic Pattern Analysis. The award is based on academic performance and demonstrated excellence in the fields of forensic pattern evidence, comparative sciences and/or forensic science.
Medal of Excellence in Forensic Pattern Analysis recipient:
Kara Kulesza
Graduate Student Award Recipients
Graduate Medals for Achievement Excellence in Psychology
The purpose of the award is to honor outstanding achievement by a graduating master’s and doctoral student who are eligible to receive the award in their commencement year. Each award recognizes achievement excellence in one or more areas relevant to the study and practice of psychology, including clinical or counseling practice, research and scholarship, and professional or community service.
Master’s Medal for Excellence in Psychology recipient:
Paul Amsel
Doctoral Medal for Excellence in Psychology recipient:
Nadia Alsamadi
Dr. Bernard A. Saltysiak Medal
Clinical Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology
Upon her retirement, the late Elaine Saltysiak, a beloved former faculty member of the speech-language pathology/audiology department, created both a scholarship and an award medal to be bestowed in honor of her husband, Bernard A. Sa ltysiak, O.D. The award medal is given each year to a graduate student in speech-language pathology who demonstrates exceptional clinical skills across both years of practica.
Dr. Bernard A. Saltysiak Medal recipient:
Ladijah Cross
Graduate Student Award Recipients
The Loyola University Maryland Award for Research in Theology
The award for Loyola University Maryland’s Master of Theological Studies is given annually to a graduating student based on GPA (minimum 3.75), service to the department and the university, and scholarly contribution to their field.
The Loyola University Maryland Award for Research in Theology recipient:
Meghan LynchPresenters
Student Presenter Name(s)
Co-authors
Department
Bryan Appel Education Specialties
Dan Ayd Teacher Education
Julia Cataneo
John Zaleski, Ph.D. Theology
Sarah Connell Teacher Education
Mia Crystle
Tepanta Fossett, Ph.D.
Speech-Language Pathology
Lily Enchin Montessori Education
Samuel Gilles Education Specialties
D’Nai Gittings Education Specialties
Margaret Hall Teacher Education
Laura Hart Teacher Education
Bradley Hartman Teacher Education
Research Title
Abolitionist Kindergarten
Starting with Rigor
Sacrifice & Stewardship: A Comparative Christian-Islamic Approach to Meat Consumption (Oral Presentation)
Does a targeted intervention utilizing physical manipulatives help students better answer assessment questions on chemical reactions?
The effects of Non-Directive Play Therapy on the Syntactic Structures of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Do parent workshops and informational sessions help families feel more connected to their child's education?
New Curriculum for Equitable Math Instruction
Socioeconomic Barriers and the Instructional Environment
Eighth Grade Work Completion During Class Time
Improving Ninth Grade ELA Student Outcomes with an Informative TwiceMonthly Teacher-to-Parent Email
Reflective Inquiry: Race-Conscious Teaching in an 11th Grade US History Classroom
Student Presenter Name(s)
Co-authors
Department
Eric Hines
Education Specialties
Research Title
Active Goal Setting and Goal Visualization to Increase Academic Achievement and Student Engagement in the Classroom
Kathy Hirsch Teacher Education
Chelsea Hudson Teacher Education
Holley Jackson Teacher Education
McKayla Joaquim
Teacher Education
Kelly Johnson Teacher Education
Meg Johnson
Montessori Education
Sabina Karki
Montessori Education
Bridget Killmurray
Sarah Bayer
Kathleen Siren, Ph.D.
Speech-Language Pathology
Elizabeth McRitchie
Teacher Education
Memuna McShane Teacher Education
Michelle Mencia
Marianna Carlucci, Ph.D.
Emalee Quickel, Ph.D.
Gina Magyar-Russell, Ph.D.
Psychology
Caroline Piotrowski
Teacher Education
Exploration of Direct Teaching and First-Grade Vocabulary Retention
Extrinsic Motivators and Assessment
Choice Influences Assignment Turn-In Rate in Middle School Classroom
Examining the Intensification and Recognition for Solutions to the Evolving Problem of Teacher Burnout
Late Policies and Student Achievement
Study Skills
Traditional versus Non-traditional Practical Life work in the 21st Century with Toddlers
Cooperative Learning in the Montessori Classroom
The Relationship between Bilingualism and Multitasking
The Effects of Small Group Intervention on Second Graders’ Reading Comprehension
Instilling Motivation in my Fifth Graders through Art
Religion and Mental Health in LGBQ+ Emerging Adults
Executive Functioning Development
Student Presenter Name(s)
Co-authors
Department
Amanda Rampata Education Specialties
Lauren Reese Education Specialties
Thomas Riley Teacher Education
Erika Rushanan Teacher Education
Research Title
From Theory to Impact: Messages Matter in a Culturally Responsive Curriculum
Supporting Students with Literacy Strategies: Increasing the Number of Completed Assignments
Examining Student Engagement through Technology and Content
Growth Mindset in the World Language Classroom: How to Encourage and Uplift Students after COVID-19
Anna Schulte Teacher Education
Examining the Connection Between Student Wellbeing and Work Completion
Jaspreet Shahi
Jen Lowry, Ph.D.
Jeffrey Lating, Ph.D.
Matthew Kirkhart, Ph.D.
Psychology
JohnPaul Smith Teacher Education
Katie Smith
Kimberlee Lewis
Kathleen Siren, Ph.D.
Speech-Language Pathology
Hannah Stewart
Julia Manning
Tepanta Fossett, Ph.D.
Speech-Language Pathology
Anna Tignor
Tepanta Fossett, Ph.D.
Speech-Language Pathology
Mental Health Training and Practice Experiences of Primary Care Physicians in the United States
Seeing History Up Close: Primary Source Documents and Literacy in Social Studies
The Efficacy of Teletherapy Services for 2nd-3rd Graders with Articulation Disorders
Comparing the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in increasing speech fluency in adults who stutter
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment and Parkinson’s Disease
Student Presenter Name(s)
Co-authors
Department
Bailey Whalen Teacher Education
Research Title
Investigating the Connection of Positive Relationships in the Classroom and Overall Task Completion
Kelly Winders
Hanna Fisher
Tepanta Fossett, Ph.D.
Speech-Language Pathology
Effectiveness of Intensive Early Intervention of Expressive and Receptive Vocabulary in Children with Down Syndrome through Play-Based Therapy
Be sure to visit the Emerging Scholars website this summer:
www.loyola.edu/emergingscholars
View the posters from today’s presentation online, and view photos from the event.
We hope to see you next year!
Emerging Scholars: A Celebration of Graduate Research is sponsored by Academic Affairs, and by Graduate Student Services. Special thanks to the Emerging Scholars Committee fo r its support of this event:
Joanna Alexander
Jessica Enos, Ph.D.
Jason Prenoveau, Ph.D.
Kathleen Siren, Ph.D.
Beth Kotchick, Ph.D. and Mark Lee, Chairs
