2022 Emerging Scholars Celebration of Graduate Research Program

Emerging Scholars: A Celebration of Graduate Research April 22, 2022

Welcome to the eleventh annual Emerging Scholars: A Celebration of Graduate Research, honoring the scholarly work of Loyola’s graduate student community.

Schedule of Events Welcome Beth A. Kotchick, Ph.D. Associate Vice President for Graduate Academic Affairs Presentation of Medals for Excellence of Performance Cheryl J. Moore-Thomas, Ph.D., NCC Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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The Reverend John E. Wise, S.J., Medal Distinguished Achievement in Education Graduate Medals for Achievement Excellence in Psychology Dr. Bernard A. Saltysiak Medal Clinical Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology The Loyola University Maryland Award for Research in Theology

Time and Location of Events Awards Ceremony: Center for Intercultural Engagement ~ 6 p.m.

Reception: Third Floor Common Space ~ 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Graduate Research Poster Session: Third Floor Common Space ~ 6:30 p.m.

Graduate Student Award Recipients The Reverend John E. Wise, S.J., Medal Distinguished Achievement in Education The Reverend John E. Wise Medal is given each year by the faculty of Loyola University Maryland’s School of Education to one graduating student “who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship and outstanding service to Loyola University Maryland and the community as exemplified by Rev. John E. Wise, S.J.” Fr. Wise, truly the father of today’s vast graduate education programs at Loyola, was first of all a reflective and prayerful priest committed to social responsibility and justice, a scholar who wrote two textbooks and provocative journal articles, a talented and caring teacher, and a dedicated community servant.

The Reverend John E. Wise, S.J., Medal recipient: Aminah Jahad Raysor Graduate Medals for Achievement Excellence in Psychology The purpose of the award is to honor outstanding achievement by a graduating master’s and doctoral student who are eligible to receive the award in their commencement year. Each award recognizes achievement excellence in one or more areas relevant to the study and practice of psychology, including clinical or counseling practice, research and scholarship, and professional or community service.

Master’s Medal for Excellence in Psychology recipient: Knekiya Harper Doctoral Medal for Excellence in Psychology recipient: Thanusha Neelapareddy

Graduate Student Award Recipients Dr. Bernard A. Saltysiak Medal Clinical Excellence in Speech-Language Pathology Upon her retirement, the late Elaine Saltysiak, a beloved former faculty member of the speech-language pathology/audiology department, created both a scholarship and an award medal to be bestowed in honor of her husband, Bernard A. Saltysiak, O.D. The award medal is given each year to a graduate student in speech-language pathology who demonstrates exceptional clinical skills across both years of practica.

Dr. Bernard A. Saltysiak Medal recipient: Teaunah LeAnn Moulden

The Loyola University Maryland Award for Research in Theology The award for Loyola University Maryland’s Master of Theological Studies is given annually to a graduating student based on GPA (minimum 3.75), service to the department and the university, and scholarly contribution to their field.

The Loyola University Maryland Award for Research in Theology recipient: Vincent Hong-Wah Lui

Presenters Student Presenter Name(s) Co-authors / Faculty Advisor Department Tanvi Bahuguna Jeffrey M. Lating, Ph.D. Sharon Green-Hennessy, Ph.D. Matthew W. Kirkhart, Ph.D. Psychology April Crompton, Michelle Ballard Bu Hyoung Lee, Ph.D. Data Science Katherine Degener Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Education Specialties Chelsey Foster Mary Jo Coiro, Ph.D. Jason Parcover, Ph.D. Gina Magyar-Russell, Ph.D. Kendall Corcoran Psychology Mary Gogarty Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Teacher Education Candice Golembo Matthew W. Kirkhart, Ph.D. Jen L. Lowry, Ph.D. Jeffrey M. Lating, Ph.D. Jody Grandier Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Teacher Education

Research Title

Examining Psychological Distress & Resilience in Homeless Indian Youth

Data Triage on Transcribed Tapes from Nixon Watergate Trials

An Equity Audit of 5th Grade Literacy Assessments The Relation of Religiousness and Spirituality to Mental Health Outcomes in College Athletes

5th Grade Eureka Math Companion Guide to Support English Language Learners Promoting Amputee Life Skills: Outcomes of an Online Interactive Program for Improving Quality of Life Following Limb Loss “My teacher thought I was smarter than I was--so I was!”: Exploring Strategies for Enhancing Expectations for Black and Brown Students

Presenters Student Presenter Name(s) Co-authors / Faculty Advisor Department Margaret Kay Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Education Specialties Megan Kotrla Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Education Specialties LaShanda Lawrence Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Teacher Education Emily Nupp Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Education Specialties Aminah Raysor Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Education Specialties Matilda Rudolph Christine Mahady, Ed.D. Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Teacher Education Michael Shimoura Stephanie Flores-Koulish, Ph.D. Teacher Education Kelly Williamson Janet Preis, Ed.D., CCC-SLP

Research Title

An Equity Audit of English Language Arts Curriculum, myView Literacy Exploring Teacher Well-Being

The Need for a Black Awareness Club in a Predominantly White Independent School The More We Love Together: A Critically Conscious SocialEmotional Curriculum Reparations In Education: The RIE Collective On Women, Marginalized Genders, & Leadership in Jesuit Higher Education Institutions Teachers' Phenomenological Experiences and the PBIS Value System Speech-Language Pathologists' Knowledge, Training, and Experiences in Trauma-Informed Care

Be sure to visit the Emerging Scholars website this summer: www.loyola.edu/emergingscholars View the posters from today’s presentation online, and enjoy photos from the event.

We hope to see you next year!

Emerging Scholars: A Celebration of Graduate Research is sponsored by Academic Affairs, and by Graduate Student Services. Special thanks to Kristen Fisher, Event Services, and the Emerging Scholars Committee for its support of this event: Benjamin Parker, Ph.D. Jason Prenoveau, Ph.D. Kathleen Siren, Ph.D. Beth Kotchick, Ph.D. and Mark Lee, Chairs