Capstone Conference
SESSION A 9:25-10:40 a.m.
Business – Alumni Center 504
- Optimizing Airbnb: Innovative Strategies for Market Leadership Isabella Clair Ames, Brian T.O. Shimabukuro, Dmitar Stankovic, Nicole Wrobel
- The Fun of Chipotle
Gina Marie Collins, Lucas J. Danko, Heather Catherine Eller, Noah D. Licari, Brandon Zielke
Natural Science 1 – AC 601/2
- Karen Barry – How Food Shapes Our Body, Mind, and Mood: The Biological Impact of What We Eat
- Lordeena Bashi – Acne and Self-Consciousness
- Erin R. Norton – Ethical Challenges in Drug Trials: Balancing Innovation and Patient Safety
Nursing 1 – AC 604/5
- Julia S. Altovilla – Talk Transplant to Me: Standardizing Education for Oncology Nurses
- Courtney Dingman – CHG Baths to Prevent CLABSI: Enhancing Patient Safety and Infection Control
- Lily Eagleton – Stick to Success: Preventing Blood Culture Contamination in the ED
- Angelina Rose Edgar – Amplified Alertness: An Evidence-Based Approach to Alarm Fatigue
- Yzabel Enojas – Even Your Central Line Needs A Spa Day: An Evidence-Based Approach To Preventing CLABSI In Oncology Patients
Theology & Ministry 1 – AC 306
- Morgan Brown – Messy Hospitality: Cultivating Mutual Welcome When It Does Not Come Easy
- Abigail Faith Turner – Vulnerability in Ministry
SESSION B 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Business 2 – AC 504
- Electronic Arts, Inc.
Donavon Galovich, Luke Jayaraman, Jonathan T. LaRue, Nicholas Marcelleti - Fedex, Inc.
N’Oreal Boyer, Autumn Gesink, Dane Karwoski, Kirgin Tanis - USPS: Serving Neighbors, Delivering Trust
Brian Cunningham, Ethan James Foster, Connor Maloney, Caroline E. O’Donohue, Olivia Soule
Natural Science 2 – AC 601/2
- Keegan J. Lerchenfeldt – The Increasing Problem and Rise of Xylazine
- Caden Pachota – Antimicrobial Effects of Manuka Honey and Blood Plasma Against Various Pathogens
- Abby M. Sanchez – Psychological Effects of Sports Injuries
Nursing 2 – AC 604/5
- Katarina Lamerson – Compassion in the Cloud: The Power of Virtual Nursing
- Sarah Lynn Lyerla – I See You: An Evidence-Based Approach to Nurse-Led Structured Code Debriefing in Intensive Care Nursing
- Victoria Lykins – No Meds, No Mayhem: An Evidence-Based Approach to Non-Pharmacological Prevention of ICU Delirium
- Sydney Monicatti – Clean Hands Save Lives: The Vital Role of Hand Hygiene in Hospitals
- Rose C. Nikollaj – From Mouth to Lungs: An Evidence-Based Approach to Decrease Instances of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Theology & Ministry 2 – AC 306
- Christopher Heldt – Shared Ownership of Congregational Life
- Caleb Alexander Carroll – Generosity of God
- Matthew C. Tackett, Sr. – Everybody Love Everybody
SESSION C 1:00-2:15 p.m.
Computer Information Systems 1 – AC 504
- Ester Borici – Smart Campus Management System
- Kimari L. Johnson – CampusFlo
- Viktor Juncaj – Nuvva: Apple Product Exports from USA to Brazil
Mass Communication 1 – AC 601/2
- Shawn Patrick Sheehan – Unethical AI-Generated Photojournalism
- Alicia Allen – Women‘s Health Magazine and Unhealthy Weight Loss Routines
- Jason Gott – The Line Between Truth and Defamation
- Emma M. Saddler – Impact One Foster Care Ministry: A Media Campaign
Nursing 3 – AC 604/5
- Tori Lyn Ottenbacher – Scent of Calm: Harnessing Aromatherapy for Agitation in Dementia Patients
- Sydney E. Reynoso – Breaking Barriers: Enhancing Nurse-Patient Communication in the ED
- Marissa Ryan Southgate – From Hand-Off to Hands-On: Improving PICU Continuity of Care With Bedside Shift Report
- Jensen Richelle Utley – Clarity in Care: ICU Line Labeling to Prevent Medication Mistakes
- Chloe S. Wolfe – Smart Bands, Safe Hands: RFID Wristbands for Pediatric Care
Psychology 1 – AC 306
- Brooke M. Wells – Perceptions of Discrimination: The Effects of Socially-Oriented Discrimination on Mental Health
- Emily E. Coburn – How Mental Health Affects Adult Females Through Mental, Social, and Emotional Development
- Brooklyn Grace Headrick – Adverse Childhood Experiences and Academic Performance in College
- Caitlin Jones – Mood Congruency and Music: How the Validation of Feelings Can Be Demonstrated Through Music
SESSION D 2:20-3:05 p.m.
Poster Presentations – AC Lobby and Hallways
Master of Religious Education 1 – AC 306
- Jesse R. Holt – TBA
SESSION E 3:10-4:25 p.m.
Computer Information Systems 2 – AC 504
- Kyle T. Lee – Storage System for Student Applications (College)
- Matthew A. Rowe – TBA
Interdisciplinary Studies 1 – AC 604/5
- Jaelle Freeman – Campus Ministries: Their Effect on Student Well-Being & How We Can Keep Them Alive
- Raven Lillie Needham – Community Connect
Mass Communication 2 – AC 601/2
- Kristina Veraldi – Lego, Sustainability, and Media Ethics
- Gabriella J. Barczys – Balenciaga’s Controversial Ad Campaign: An Ethical Failure in Communication
- Ali Warzecha – TBA
Psychology 2 – AC 306
- McKennah King – Colors, Emotions, and Cognition: How the Presentation of Specific Colors Influences Emotion and Cognition
- Tysha Linnex – Exploring How Going Undiagnosed in Adolescence Until Young Adulthood Plays A Role in Coping Mechanisms, Self-Esteem, and Experiences in Young Adulthood
- Lena Reynolds – From Pain to Perception: How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Shape Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in Emerging Adults
- Brandon Sutcliffe – Mind the Gap: Are Generations As Divided As They Appear?
ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY 4:30 p.m. (Alumni Center Auditorium)
Online presentations and posters can be viewed at capstone.rcu.edu.
Behavioral Science
- Israel William Henson – The Impact of Youth Programs in Low-Income Communities
- Imari Martin – TBA
- Dominic Mitchell – Understanding Behavioral Health: Pros & Cons
- Shelby Opalka – TBA
- Asyiona Rice – Department of Health and Human Services Internship
Health Sciences
- Rebekah Nold – Development of a Logic Model Within Survey Planning Involving Protected Populations
Early Childhood Studies
- Amale Abdulla – My Personal Philosophy of Education: Foundations for Teaching Young Children
- Amanda Butler – Philosophy of Education
- Asra Alkafil – Philosophy of Education
- Asma Alom – My Personal Philosophy of Education
- Shaima N. Alothman – Philosophy of Education: A Personal Reflection on Early Childhood Education
- Adriana Ameli – Philosophy of Education
- Luz M. Baldwin – Philosophy of Education
- Madison LouAnn Baumgarten – Philosophy of Education
- Nicole A. Botwin – Philosophy of Education
- Samantha Ann Brooks – My Philosophy of Education
- Natalie Bull – Creating a Supportive Environment: My Philosophy of Education
- Fawn Cobb – Philosophy of Education
- Liza D’Anna – Philosophy of Education
- Tyesha Renee Flowers – My Philosophy of Education: The Collaborative Approach
- Mariam A. Habib – Philosophy of Education
- Vanessa R. Hulett – The Flourishing Child: Philosophy of Education
- Jessica Innes – Philosophy of Education
- Ally Michelle Jacobs – Ally Jacobs’ Philosophy of Education
- Darice Jones-Ashley – Fostering the Growth of the Whole Child
- Annette D. Niewolak – Philosophy of Education
- Lily Marie Paprocki – Philosophy of Education: Teaching Different Theories to Children
- Emily R. Salenbien – Early Childhood Educator
- Myr’Tice L. Smith – My Philosophy of Education
- Alicia M. Turner – Philosophy of Education
- Angela M. Van Buren – Capstone
- Nikki Waananen – Nikki Waananen Folio
- Tiffany M. Zurek – Philosophy of Education
Secondary Education
- Jackson Schenk – TBA
THEATRE
The RCU Theatre Department will present Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. as well as May 1-3 at 7:30 p.m. and May 4 at 2:30 p.m.
