2024 CEHD Student Research Symposium Program

WELCOME TO THE 8TH ANNUAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT STUDENT RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Across the university and especially within the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), we seek to continuously enhance the scope and depth of our research and scholarly pursuits while fostering a culture of student scholarship.

The CEHD Student Research Symposium is a testament to this commitment, shining a spotlight on the research endeavors of our undergraduate and graduate students in collaboration with esteemed faculty mentors

This symposium, organized by the CEHD Office of Student and Academic Affairs, serves as a celebration of our students’ achievements and contributions to their respective fields. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the spirit of academic curiosity and exploration that defines our vibrant community.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Arrival and Poster Preview 6:00 - 6:15 PM

Welcome and Opening Remarks.

Oral Presentations

Poster Presentations and Refreshments

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

Christina Eagle

PhD in Education, Special Education Specialization

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Melissa Ainsworth, Dr. Marci Kinas-Jerome, and Dr. Marie Sobers

Don’t Quit! Universities’ Responsibility to Creatively Keep Teachers Teaching

Given the teacher shortage in special education, researchers designed a mixedmethods study focused on the lived experiences of special education teachers who teach adaptive curriculum. Study participants are teachers who took coursework through GMU’s Adapted Curriculum licensure program within the last five years. Through a questionnaire and interviews and focus groups, this study discovered: 1) what the university did well in preparing them for their career in teaching, 2) what the university did not prepare them for, and 3) how the university could support them in their first couple of years after they graduated to keep them in their classrooms.

Sophia Wells-Williams

PhD in Education, Teaching and Teacher Education and Education Leadership Specializations

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bethany Letiecq

"Am I an important character in other people’s lives?": Influences of Literature and the English Classroom Culture among Black Female Students’ Sense of Belonging

Elements of identity formation and knowledge creation center around literature. Those with power are often amplified in literature, yet where does this concentrated emphasis leave those who may not be as privileged? How does this impact one’s sense of self? Using semi-structured interviews and document analysis, this research explores the racialized and gendered experiences of Black girls in secondary English classes as a result of their assigned literature and classroom culture. Evidence indicates that the lack of representation in literature and the English classroom setting impacts Black female learners. Results and recommendations can be used by educators and researchers to support students’ learning and well-being.

Jessica Pic

PhD in Education, Learning Technologies Design Research Specialization

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dawn Hathaway

An Informed Exploration of the Technology-Supported Learning Needs and Preferences of First-Time Fathers in the Perinatal Period

The purpose of this study is to understand the learning needs and preferences of firsttime fathers in order to design a technology-supported perinatal learning intervention that is father-inclusive and father-focused. This study will contribute to the existing body of research in the field of perinatal education through an instructional design and design-based research approach, which allows for a learner-focused approach to minimize barriers to access and learner exclusion. Utilizing adult learning theory and principles of andragogy, this study will address the problem of inadequate formal and informal father-inclusive perinatal education by understanding the unique needs and preferences of first-time fathers in the perinatal period.

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Nasser McCummings – MS, Kinesiology

Yosef Shaul – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Marcie Fyock-Martin and Dr. Joel Martin

Are There Sex Differences in ROTC Cadet Scores of the Army Combat Fitness Test when Normalized to Fat Free Mass?

Megan McCabe – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sammie Powers

Differences in Nature Relatedness and Motivation for Active Outdoor Recreation by Age and Race/Ethnicity

Joseph Eitzel – BS, Recreation Management

Michael Gephart – MS, Sport and Recreation Studies

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Sammie Powers and Dr. Chris Zajchowski (University of Idaho)

George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) Visitor Use Issue

Ksenia Eldred – MS, Kinesiology

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Marcie Fyock-Martin and Dr. Joel Martin

Agreement of Air Bike and Treadmill Protocols to Assess Maximal Oxygen

Uptake: An Exploratory Study

Jill Manuel – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Graziella McCarron

Underserved and Underidentified: Students with Adverse Childhood Experiences and the College Experience

Hayley Owen – MEd, Curriculum and Instruction

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mandy Bean

Conflict Resolution Skills for Group Collaboration in a Second Grade Classroom

Megan Sax van der Weyden – PhD, Education

Yosef Shaul – PhD, Education

Michael Toczko – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Travis Lipscomb and Dr. Joel Martin

Countermovement Jump Metrics and Injury Risk: Individualized Screening for Performance Optimization and Injury Reduction

Maddy Myers – MS, Sports and Recreation Studies

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Julie Aylsworth, Mr. Craig Esherick, Dr. Chris Green, and Dr. Pierre Rodgers

The Value of College Athletics

Faith Brown – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Jennifer Fields (University of Connecticut), Dr. Chris Green, Dr. Andrew Jagim (Mayo Clinic), Dr. Margaret Jones, and Dr. Angela Miller

Evaluating the Relationship of External Load and Internal Load Across a Women’s Collegiate Basketball Season

Mackenzie Barrowman – MS, Kinesiology

Kelly Poretti – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Sarah Brinkerhoff (University of Alabama at Birmingham) and Dr. Tiphanie Raffegeau

Biomechanical Adaptations to Virtual-Reality-Induced Mobility-Related Anxiety

Stella Ettenson – PhD, Education

Lin Rudder – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kristien Zenkov

Alternative Pathways to Mitigate the Teacher Shortage: Implications and Limitations

Joseph Hahn – MS, Kinesiology

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Margaret Jones

Association Between Smart Ring Measured Sleep Variables and In-Game Basketball Performance

Lakshmi Peddyreddy – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Theresa Wills

Technology Integrated Rich Tasks Design Framework: A Novel FrameworkBased Approach for Integrating Action Technology to Create a Rich Task

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Tianyi Lu – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Chris Green, Dr. Margaret Jones, and Dr. Marvin Powell

Test-Retest Reliability of Knee Isokinetic Peak Torque and Total Work in Women Collegiate Field Sport Athletes

Alba Rodrigues – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Dominique Banville and Dr. Risto Marttinen

A Game-Centered Approach to Teaching Martial Arts in an Out-of-School Program

Nasser McCummings – MS, Kinesiology

Kayleigh Newman – BS, Kinesiology

Megan Sax van der Weyden – PhD, Education

Yosef Shaul – PhD, Education

Michael Toczko – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joel Martin

Males Exhibit Stronger Correlations Between Body Composition Variables and ACFT Performance than Female ROTC Cadets

Kelly Conn-Reda – PhD, Education

Christina Eagle – PhD, Education

Sarah Español – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Grace Francis

Bioecological Factors Influencing Expectations for Community Living and Participation Outcomes Among Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Families: A Scoping Review

Kelley Wiese – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Jatin Ambegonkar, Dr. Shane Caswell, Dr. Jena HansenHoneycutt, Dr. Joel Martin

Objective and Subjective Sleep in Collegiate Dancers

Beth Hosek – PhD, Education

Haley McKeen – MS, Educational Psychology

Reagan Mergen – PhD, Education

Christine Nardelli – PhD, Education

Sahar Wahidi – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Anastasia Kitsantas, Dr. Roberto Pamas, and Dr. Divya Varier

Tutors As Self-Regulated Learners and Teachers

Kayleigh Newman – BS, Kinesiology

Megan Sax van der Weyden – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Nicholas Barringer (Army-Baylor), Dr. Shane Caswell, Dr. Joel Martin, and Dr. Justin Merrigan (Independent Researcher)

The Impact of Load Carriage on Hydration and Performance in Physically Fit Adults

Sophia Castle – MEd, Curriculum and Instruction

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Lynda Herrera and Dr. Christopher Seeger

The Impact of Breathing Exercises on Student Engagement in an EighthGrade Civics and Economics Classroom

Kayleigh Newman – BS, Kinesiology

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joel Martin

Maximal Exercise and Postural Stability: A Comparative Analysis of Fatigue Across Different Modes of Exercise

Ashley Thomas – MEd, Counseling

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Regine Talleyrand

Exploring Family Dynamics and Parenting Styles' Impact on Adolescent Mental Health in Hampton Roads

Rahul Bashyal – MS, Kinesiology

Mandana Sanandaji – PhD, Education

Ahmadreza Souri – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Shane Caswell and Dr. Tiphanie Raffegeau

The Effects of Dual-Task Gait on Center of Pressure and Gait Stability in Older Adults

Elizabeth Brown – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hung-Ling (Stella) Liu

Navigating Summer: Unpacking Parent Perceptions of Summer Camp in the Post-Pandemic Era

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Adam Burke – PhD, Education

Joseph Hahn – MS, Kinesiology

Erica King – PhD, Bioengineering

Steven Leicht – MS, Kinesiology

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Jennifer Fields (University of Connecticut) Dr. Chris Green, Dr. Andrew Jagim (Mayo Clinic), Dr. Margaret Jones

Neuromuscular Fatigue and Self-Reported Wellness Measures in Collegiate Baseball Athletes

Ting-Hao Hsieh – MS, Educational Psychology

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Holly Klee

A Comparative Study of Mathematics Attitudes Among Taiwanese and Chinese-American College Students

Kelly Poretti – PhD, Education

Ahmadreza Souri – PhD, Education

Sabrina Islam – PhD, Mechanical Engineering

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Shaghayegh Bagheri, Dr. Tiphanie Raffegeau, and Dr. Quentin Sanders

Implications of Composite Outsole Footwear on Gait Biomechanics in Indoor and Outdoor Settings

Noelle Saine – PhD, Education

Erica King – PhD, Bioengineering

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Chris Green, Dr. Margaret Jones, and Dr. Qi Wei

Predicting Player Load Intensity with Internal and External Load Metrics in Men’s Collegiate Soccer Athletes

Bana AlNaimi – MEd, Special Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jodi Duke

The Relationship Between Pragmatic Language Competence and Theory of Mind in High Functioning Adolescents with ASD in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Nick Tidwell – MS, Sports and Recreation Studies

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Laurence Chalip and Dr. Chris Green

The Social and Economic Impact of Esports at George Mason University

Vinita Abichandani – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Jered Borup and Dr. Joan Kang Shin

Identity Mapping: An Act of Identifying with the Language of English

Maribel Tohara Nakamatsu – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rachael Goodman

Democratizing Information – Using Community Coding in Qualitative Data Analysis

Jahliya Sisohor – MS, Kinesiology

Michael Toczko – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Nicholas Clark (University of Essex), Dr. Marcie Fyock-Martin, Dr. Robert Lockie (California State University, Fullerton), and Dr. Joel Martin

The Association Between Firefighter Rank, Age, and Selected Physical Fitness Components

Rachel Warrens – MS, Sport and Recreation Studies

Faculty Mentors: Dr. Julie Aylsworth, Dr. Chris Green, and Dr. Margaret Jones

Navigating Life After College Sports: The Impact of Athletic Identity and Culture

Vinita Abichandani – PhD, Education

Alejandra Salazar Salame – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Debra Sprague

Doctoral Students’ Level of Preparation to Meet the Needs of the TETCs

Sophie Donora – PhD, Education

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Courtney Baker

Shattering Glass Campuses: A Self-Study Empowering Student Affairs

Practitioners to be Advocates for Students as Active Contributors in Public-Private Partnerships

MANY THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:

8th Annual CEHD Student Research Symposium Presenters

CEHD Faculty Judges

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