2025 Conference

Celebrate
Carroll

Join us at Carroll's annual conference
celebrating our students and faculty achievements.

The In-Person Celebrate Carroll Conference will be on Wednesday, April 16, 2025! Since 2005, the university community has set aside a day every spring to celebrate and highlight the academic and scholarly achievements of Carroll students and faculty through in-person paper and poster presentations, and virtual presentations.

Important Notes

To continue to build a vibrant culture of scholarship at Carroll, faculty are encouraged to cancel their classes on the Wednesday of Celebrate Carroll and all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity by presenting or attending the conference.

Attendees are expected to be courteous to presenters at all times. If you arrive or leave in the middle of a session, please enter/exit between presenters to minimize disruption.

Virtual presentaions will be availble to view with a Carroll University login through April 30, 2025.

View presentations on My.carrollu.edu

Student Convocation Point

Students who attend a minimum of three sessions and earn three swipes will receive one convocation point total.
Attendance will be recorded by swiping your student ID as you leave a session.

You should expect to be present for at least two presentations to earn a swipe for that session.
The Delta Sigma Nu Award Presentation is not eligible for a swipe.
Note that only one convocation point may be earned.
Student presenters do not automatically earn a convocation point for presenting their work.

2025 Academic Showcase Schedule

Opening and Faculty Showcase

Hilger Hall, Room 02 (Oak Room) | 9:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

This session is sponsored by the Carroll University Faculty Development Committee.

Presentation Title	Presenter	Subject Area	Time
My Textbook Writing Experience	Dr. Chenglie Hu	Computer Science	09:35AM
Development of a student success program within the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program	Dr. Lindsey Palmen	Physical Therapy	9:50AM
Modify: Preparing Preservice Teachers to Foster Inclusive Learning Environments Across Delivery Modalities	Dr. Kim White	Education	10:05AM
Exploring Techniques for Online Teaching Through Game Design Courses	Dr. Joel Matthys	Video Game Design	10:20AM
The Impact of an International Clinical Education Experience on DPT Student Cultural Competence and Confidence (Poster)	Dr. Ashley Knuth	Physical Therapy	10:35AM

Student Welcome and Student Showcase

Humphrey Art Center, Room 223 (Chapel) | 11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

The Student Showcase features the winners of the Deirdre M. Keenan Award for Writing Excellence. This session is sponsored by the Carroll University Center for the Humanities.

Presentation Title	Presenter	Subject Area	Mentor	Time
Flooding in Appalachia and the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene	Karin Carl	Nursing	Dr. Lori Cronin	11:05AM
“I believe in you”: The Infludence of Challenge and Acceptance on Trust in the Coach-Athlete Relationship	Samantha Anderson	Communication	Dr. Rebecca Imes	11:20AM
Linguistic Manipulation in Nineteen Eighty-Four: Newspeak, Basic English, and Political Language in Totalitarian Regimes	Victoria Asuar Aznárez	Education	Dr. Lara Karpenko	11:35AM

Delta Sigma Nu Award Presentation

Hilger Hall, Room 02 (Oak Room) | 1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

Please note: This presentation is not eligible for a swipe towards a Convocation point.
Delta Sigma Nu is Carroll’s honorary scholastic society. Students in the upper 10 percent of the senior class who have completed by graduation 64 letter-graded credits at Carroll and a total of 100 letter-graded credits are elected to membership. The only exception is students on approved off-campus programs where letter grades are not given. Members of the junior class with an overall grade point average of 3.9 or higher who have completed 64 letter-graded credits at Carroll and have been enrolled at Carroll University for at least four semesters are elected to membership.

Note to Recipients: If you are not able to make it to the Oak Room during the scheduled presentation, please contact Mary Hensel in Academic Affairs at mhensel@carrollu.edu to arrange to pick up your certificate and pin at a later date and time.

In-person Paper Sessions

Campus Center, Room 207 (Boardroom) | 1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Paper Presentation Title	Presenter	Subject Area	Location	Time
Punishment Over Progress: The Lack of Rehabilitation within the United States Prison System	Alexa McWorthy	Criminal Justice	Campus Center 207 (Boardroom)	1:20PM
Recidivism in the United States	Juliet Ressman	Criminal Justice	Campus Center 207 (Boardroom)	1:40PM
The Housing Crisis & The Criminal Justice System	Lizzie Kwiecinski	Criminal Justice	Campus Center 207 (Boardroom)	2:00PM
Protecting Communities or Stigmatizing Offenders? An Examination of the Effectiveness of Residence Restrictions	Marisa Thorson	Criminal Justice	Campus Center 207 (Boardroom)	2:20PM
Words as Weapons: The Criminalization of Mexican Immigrants in American Discourse	Marcela Chavez	Criminal Justice	Campus Center 207 (Boardroom)	2:40PM
The Fentanyl Crisis in the United States: A Comparative Analysis of Policy Responses and Harm Reduction Strategies in Europe	Alessandro Passariello	Criminal Justice	Campus Center 207 (Boardroom)	3:00PM
Polyvictimization Among those who Identify as Lesbians and Gays	Lydia Forbis, Dr. Jennifer Huck	Criminal Justice	Campus Center 207 (Boardroom)	3:20PM

Hilger Hall, Room 02 (Oak Room) | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Paper Presentation Title	Presenter	Subject Area	Location	Time
Exploring Undergraduates' Civic Understanding and its Consequences on Democratic Engagement	Lexi Riley	Political Science	Hilger Hall 02 (Oak Room)	2:00PM
Quest Failed: Why the Video Game Industry is Stagnating and How to Fix It	Eric Zimmerman	PPE	Hilger Hall 02 (Oak Room)	2:30PM

In-person Poster Session

Campus Center, Room 214 (Stackner Ballroom) | 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Note to Presenters: All posters should be set up in the Stackner Ballroom by 12:00 p.m. Easels, support boards, and clips will be provided. Posters should be left up for the entire session and collected at the end. Those presenting in groups should coordinate to maximize coverage and so that all members participate for at least a one-hour span.

Poster Presentation Title	Presenter/s	Subject Area
Calming Caps as Management for Canine On-Leash Aggression	Boucha, Leann Schlieve, Don Shaker, Melodee Waite, Mindy	Animal Behavior
Can amphipods be conditioned to expect opportunities for amplexus?	Fanning, Madison Miner, Amelia Newlin, Elizabeth Scholl, Allison	Animal Behavior
Analysis of VXSport™ Data and Visits to the Athletic Training Room in a Collegiate Women's Soccer Team	Steinl, Nathan	Athetic Training
Complications of Undiagnosed Femoral Acetabular Impingement in a Female Collegiate Soccer Athlete	Campos, Fatima	Athetic Training
Management Challenges in Tibial and Fibular Aseptic Non-Union Fracture Complicated by Complex Regional Pain Syndrome:	Galovich, Elina	Athetic Training
How DJI Mavic Multispectral 3 can aid in the Society for Ecological Restoration's, "Recovery Wheel," for Optimal Ecological Recovery Assessment	Toberman, Isabella	Aviation Science & Drone Tech
Investigating the Role of HahK in Vibrio fischeri Biofilm Production	Bultman, Katherine Gries, Madisen Stanford, Sydney	Biology
Patterns of crayfish autotomy in relation to body size and species at four locations in southeastern Wisconsin	Leservoisier, Emmie Elliott	Biology
Use of Generative Learning Strategies Modules to Improve Student Learning Outcomes in General Chemistry	Dekker, Sophia	Chemistry
"I believe in you": The Influence of Challenge and Acceptance on Trust in the Coach-Athlete Relationship	Anderson, Samantha	Communication
Social Media and Image Protection: Differences in Behaviors Between College Student-Athletes and Non-Athletes	Rangel, Olivia	Communication
The Impacts of Bilingualism on Confidence in Native Languages	Maas, Braden	Communication
Understanding the Influence of Perceived Team Cohesion on Team Success in Division III Interactive Athletics	Gaydos, Lindsey	Communication
Political and Environmental Responses to Invasive Species Growth: A Case Study of the Revegetation Approach at Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center, Waukesha, Wisconsin	Esser, Erin	Environmental Science
Brown’s Phase Model: Improving Chronic Disease Management Through Exercise and Behavior Modification	Brown, Jessica Mavraganis, Ellie O'Keefe, Keagan Rivas, Kyle Shackelford, Daniel Siegel, Laurel	Exercise Physiology
The Shackelford Treadmill Protocol and its Predictive Equations Accurately Assesses VO2max in multiple chronic diseases	Brown, Jessica Lee, Anina Mathai, Justin McVey, Madeline Shackelford, Daniel Treto, Elizabeth Zaemisch, Gabriella	Exercise Physiology
"Best practices for implementing a clinical ladder program to enhance inpatient nurse job satisfaction"	Marshall-King, Evelyn Pfitzinger, Jill Roberson, Erika Ruetz, Rebekah Schirpke, Catherine	Nurse Educator
"Flipped Classroom"	Hemingway, Danielle Walrath, Danny Wendt, Michelle	Nurse Educator
Best Practice to Implement Self-Care Content Into a BSN Program	Cederholm, Laura Gilligan, Becky Root, Erika	Nurse Educator
Best Practices for Peer Mentor Program in Undergraduate Nursing Students Learning Psychomotor Skills	Ignatew, Vanessa McComis, Erin Van Wagoner, Leah	Nurse Educator
Best Practices to Improve Patient Safety During Nurse Report	Broekema, Wendy Cailey, Sam Gable, Bailey Klein, Elise Krcmarik, Tori Rothman, Emily	Nursing - Direct Entry
Best Practices to Promote Periods of Quality Sleep Among Hospitalized Patients: An EBP Project	Blindauer, Lizzy Bukouricz, Jordan Kujawa, Paiton Kuklinski, Ashley Straw, Tatum Thiel, Gracie	Nursing - Direct Entry
The Best Practices for Accurately Measuring Input and Output	Dunn, Shaylyn Henderson, Ryan Milsap, Kristen Soto, Maribel West, Mary	Nursing - Direct Entry
Isolationism and its Application to Narrative Photography	Lubkeman, Ashley	Photography
Developing an Index of Biotic Integrity For Prairies Using Lepidopterans (Butterflies and Moths)	Cassini, Andrew LaRoque, Cam Levine, Todd	Prairie Scholars
Prairie Springs On-Site Bryophyte Spotlight	Philips, Ben	Prairie Scholars
Preliminary deployment of Birdweather PUCs To Evaluate Bird Communities at Prairie Springs Environmental Education Center	Cassini, Andrew Kreblin, Mya Levine, Todd	Prairie Scholars
Finding an Equal Partner Through Online Dating: The Effect of System Justification Threat and Benevolent Sexism on Romantic Interest	Kreuser, MorganSchmidt, Tara	Psychology
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships and Conflict Resolution: Examining the Expected Outcome of Relationship Satisfaction	Comp, Shayne	Psychology
How Time Limits and Perceptions of Being in a Crowded Space Affect Recall	Prividera, Justin	Psychology
Impacts of Parental Affection and Disclosure Type On Intended Support Levels	Macho, Crystal Schmidt, Tara	Psychology
Levels of Perceived Difficulty: Considering the effects of birth order and time constraints.	Dorn, Abigayle	Psychology
Percieved Motivation of First Year College Students and Class Difficulty	Wilson, Elly	Psychology
Reactions of Harassment of LGBT+ Individuals Based on Severity Rating and Community/Individual Threats Mediated by Social Media	Ammerman, Elijah	Psychology
The Effect of Athletic Pressure and Social Pressure on an Athletes’ Effort	Martin, Kaya	Psychology
The Effect of Exposure to Autism on Subjective Experience of Autism and Creativity in Children	Dresden, Alexana	Psychology
The Effect of Harnessing and Dog Size on the Perception of Aggression of the Dog	Sikes, Nicholette	Psychology
The Effect of Intergenerational Trauma and Perspective on Anxiety	Peters, Lucy	Psychology
The Effect of Religion and Feedback on Confidence	Steffen, Kirsten	Psychology
The Effect of Support and Friendship Closeness on Support Felt in The Friendship	Lewis, Riley Schmidt, Tara	Psychology
The Effects of Anxiety and Class Difficulty on Effort Put into Class	Clementi, Paige Schmidt, Tara	Psychology
The Effects of Body Type and Facial Expression on Perceived Confidence	Calabrese, Delphine	Psychology
The Effects of Gender Essentialism and Coping Ability on Perceived Likelihood of Seeking Therapy	Koike, Morgan Schmidt, Tara	Psychology
The Effects of Influencer Gender and Mutual Social Engagement on Intent to Purchase	Sawyer, Hailey	Psychology
The Roles of Perceived Task Difficulty and Incentive in Persistence on an Impossible Task	Hughes, Emily	Psychology
The Effects of Biological or Adoptive Parents with Schizophrenia on their offsprings Likeability	Forbis, Lydia Schmidt, Dr. Tara	Psychology

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