Harris College Students Shine at Annual Research Conference

Harris College students showcased their research excellence at the annual Student Research Conference, celebrating innovation and academic achievement across the health sciences.

The event featured a number of student presentations, from the impact of recess to the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. Each project reflected deep dedication, rigorous research and unique perspectives on today’s pressing health challenges.

Lively discussions fostered collaboration and critical thinking from across disciplines, with faculty mentors offering expert guidance to support students’ intellectual growth.

The conference concluded with awards recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding scholarship and upheld Harris College’s mission to advance health care for the betterment of society.

 BOLLER PRESENTATION AWARDS  

First place: Alyssa L. England 
Postural and Neuromuscular Control with Chronic Angle Instability
Kinesiology
Mentor: Adam King

Runner up: Annika L. Boone 
Variations in Functional Listening Evaluation Performance by Rural Grant States for Children with Hearing Aids
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Mentor: Dr. Emily Lund

 

RESEARCH POSTERS

Undergraduate Posters

First place: Ally Hajduk, McKeever Wright, Lauren Wagner and Hailey von Borck
The Impact of Recess on Chronic Stress Levels in Elementary School Children over One School Year
Kinesiology
Mentor: Debbie Rhea           

 

Second place: Rayner Ellington and Sage Gideon
The Effectiveness of School-To-Work Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
Kinesiology
Mentor: Phil Esposito

 

Graduate Posters: Master’s Level Studies

First place: Autumn Rae Henry
Adolescents' Perceptions of the Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
Social Work
Mentor: Aesha John

 

Second place: Katherine Westbrook
A Survey of Speech-Language Pathologists’ Clinical Practices for Lingual Strength Assessment and Exercise in Individuals with Dysphagia
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Mentor: Teresa Drulia

Graduate Posters: Doctoral Level Studies

First place: Kim Rahebi
Creation Care: Faith-based (Environmental) Stewardship
Nursing
Mentor: Gina Alexander

 

Second place: Nicole Hoopes
The Impact of an Introductory Dose of Neurosequential Model Concepts on Speech-Language Pathologist Trauma-Informed Practices During Language Therapy
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Mentor: Emily Lund