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Academic Excellence on Display at the 3rd Annual Graduate Conference for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity
More than 200 Georgia State graduate students presented their academic endeavors through the 3rd Annual Graduate Conference for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
This year’s theme was “Scholarship for a Better World: Empowering Change, Inspiring Action.”
The Graduate Conference for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity offers a platform for graduate students from all disciplines to showcase their scholarly and creative endeavors.
The conference provides an opportunity for graduate students to share their work through oral presentations, poster presentations, films, artistic & creative presentations, musical & dance performances, and artist talks.
Award sponsors included the Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development, the Office of Sustainability, and the Office of International Initiatives.
More information about winners and presenters is located below.
— Jeremy Craig, Communications Manager for the Office of the Provost
Student Presenters by the Numbers
- Andrew Young School of Policy Studies: 20
- Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions: 31
- College of Arts & Sciences: 96
- College of Education & Human Development: 28
- College of Law: 2
- College of the Arts: 8
- Institute for Biomedical Sciences: 7
- J. Mack Robinson College of Business: 23
- School of Public Health: 10
- Honors College: 1
- Other: 4 (student’s collaboration with an external organization or institution)
TOTAL: 230
Winners by Category
Oral Presentations
| Place | Winner |
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| 1st Place | Deena Byfield Abstract Title: Public Archaeology in the Caribbean: an ethnographic study of perceptions of archaeology and heritage in Jamaica College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Anthropology |
| 2nd Place | Elizabeth Haseltine Abstract Title: Spontaneous Cognitive Offloading in Children During a Memory Task College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Psychology |
| 3rd Place | Abbaas Alif Mohamed Nishar Co-Author: Dr. Ashwin Ashok Abstract Title: Invisible Data Embedding for Reliable Screen-Camera Communication in Real-World Settings College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Computer Science |
Poster Presentations
| Place | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Sivgech Heang Co-Authors: Emma McDaniel, Dr. Chetan Tiwari Abstract Title: Mapping Flood Exposure Pathways: Applications of Downscaling for Giardiasis Surveillance College/School: School of Public Health Degree type: Master of Public Health |
| 2nd Place | Wisdom Akanmisikum Co-Authors: Marcus Morris, Finn Gillette, Dr. Richard Milligan, Dr. Luke Pangle, Dr. Nadine Kabengi Abstract Title: Community Action for Environmental Justice: Addressing Contamination at the Tift Site in East Point, Georgia College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: (multiple) |
| 3rd Place | Nadezhda (Nadia) Varigina Co-Author: Dr. Desiree Wanders Abstract Title: Dietary approaches to autoimmune diseases: prevention, treatment, and protocol development College: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Department: Nutrition |
Creative Expression
| Subcategory | Winner |
|---|---|
| Musical Performance | TaeYoung Kwon Abstract Title: Baek, GoSan - Variations of Arirang for solo violin: Decolonizing emotion College: College of Education & Human Development Department: Middle and Secondary Education & School of Music (Music Education) |
| Artistic Talk and Film | Braeden Weyhrich Abstract Title: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's Othello Suite: Giving Voice to a Marginalized Composer College: College of the Arts Department: School of Music Band Department |
| Artistic Performance | Angie Melissa González Chaverra Abstract Title: Rhythms of Resistance: Afro-Colombian Dance for Social Justice College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Africana Studies |
Global Engagement Awards
Oral Presentations
| Place | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Dorothy Honny Abstract Title: Respiratory Therapy in Ghana: Past, Present, and Future College: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Department: Respiratory Therapy |
| 2nd Place | Jafar Jafarov Co-Author: Tejendra Singh Abstract Title: Harvesting Hunger: The Impact of Opium Ban on Food Security in Afghanistan College: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Department: Economics |
Poster Presentations
| Place | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | Cayden Samuels Co-Authors: Christina Kiessling, Nuria Ramirez, Dr. Kuk-Jeong Chin Abstract Title: Sustainable Solutions to Plastic and Petroleum Hydrocarbon Pollution: Anaerobic Bacteria for the Biodegradation of PET Microplastics and Aromatic Hydrocarbons College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Biology |
| 2nd Place | Prince Essu Co-Authors: Brian Del Collo, Sherihan Odeh Abstract Title: Leveraging Machine Learning in Public Health: Predictive Modeling for Cardiovascular Disease Risk College: J. Mack Robinson College of Business Department: Business Administration |
| Presentation Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Oral Presentations | Steven Stewart Abstract Title: Driving Change Through Geothermal Innovation: How Moria Energy Shapes the Future of Renewable Power College: J. Mack Robinson College of Business Department: Entrepreneurship |
| Jehoshaphat Abaya Co-Author: Pavithra Kannan Abstract Title: Reducing Household Waste Through Digital Community Engagement: The Cartsmall Marketplace Study College: J. Mack Robinson College of Business Department: Institute for Insight |
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| Isaac Gemedi Co-Author: Dr. Nadine Kabengi Abstract Title: The Energetics of Ion Sorption onto Biochars for Soil Remediation College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Geosciences |
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| Poster Presentations | Cayden Samuels Co-Authors: Christina Kiessling, Nuria Ramirez, Dr. Kuk-Jeong Chin Abstract Title: Sustainable Solutions to Plastic and Petroleum Hydrocarbon Pollution: Anaerobic Bacteria for the Biodegradation of PET Microplastics and Aromatic Hydrocarbons College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Biology |
| Cameron McCarthy Co-Authors: Jessica Danh, Sheryl Varghese, Dr. Rafaela Feresin Abstract Title: Impact of Blueberry Consumption on Adipocyte Apoptosis in Mice Fed a Western Diet College: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Department: Nutrition |
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| Hamida Akter Co-Author: Megan Curry (School of Public Health), Jessica Sterling Abstract Title: Systematic Approach to Investigating Industrial Stormwater Permits in the South River Watershed College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Geosciences (Geography) |
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| Segun Aderibigbe Co-Authors: Dr. Roberta Attanasio Abstract Title: Sex Differences in the Association of Perfluoroalkyl Acids Exposure with Cognitive Performance in Adults: Highlights from NHANES 2011-2014 College: College of Arts & Sciences Department: Biology |