Interdisciplinary Research Think Tank
Think Tank mini-grants support both theoretical and applied faculty-student research projects in all fields. Such projects seek to enhance local, national, and global well-being while exploring diverse research agendas and in many cases lead to conference presentations.
Behavioral Science
Jennings, Adrienne, PhD, BCBA-D
- Pam LaMountain 23: An Intervention to Decrease Vocal Perseverations in a Child with Autism
- Poster presented at the NYS Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, Oct 46, 2023 in Albany as Functional Analysis and Intervention of Verbal Perseverations in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Comorbidities
Natural Sciences
DAmore, Domenic, PhD
- Charsie Yox 24: Paravian Jaw Muscles in Relation to Tooth Reduction
Edsberg, Laura, PhD
- Christie Kurdziel 25: Adipose Tissue Migration in Deep Tissue Pressure Injuries
Ramos, Diane, PhD (with Donna Russel, Program Director, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center)
- Ellina Chen 24 : A Brain Teaser: Olfactory Neuroblastoma (Esthesioneuroblastoma) - A Rare Tumor
- Poster presented at the American Society for Cytotechnology Conference, May 1718, 2024 in San Diego
- Puja Lad 24: Thyroid Tango: An Unexpected Pleural Dance
- Poster presented at the American Society for Cytotechnology Conference, May 1718, 2024 in San Diego
Sirianni, Dominic, PhD
- Nicolas Buksic 25: Computational Study of Ruthenium-Based Intercalators of DNA
- Poster presented at the MERCURY Conference for undergraduate computational chemistry, Jul 1719, 2024 at the University of California Merced as On the Nose: Exploring the Noncovalent Driving Forces of DNA Intercalation for Ru-Based Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Niya A. Enser 26: Could Optimal Intramolecular Interactions Drive the Bergman Cyclization for Anti-Tumor Applications?
- Poster presented at the MERCURY Conference for undergraduate computational chemistry, Jul 1719, 2024 at the University of California Merced
Whorley, Sarah, PhD
- Sage Sellers 25: Identification of Algae and Chronic Effects of Road Salt on Freshwater Ecosystems
- Poster presented at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, Jun 36, 2024 in Philadelphia as Interannual Variation in Streams Impacted by Road Salt
Young, Brenda, PhD
- Tyler Meyer 24: Detecting Glyphosate Residues Inside Food Samples
Conference Presentations
Behavioral Science
New York State Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, Oct 46, 2023. Albany, NY:
M.S. capstone research project, faculty advisor Deborah Napolitano
- Isabella Chrzanowski 23: Survey of Staff Preference for Physical Restraint vs Blocking Techniques Utilized for Crisis Intervention at a School for Children with Developmental Disabilities. Poster
Physical Therapy
Annual Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference, Oct 1214, 2023. Philadelphia, PA:
Faculty advisors Michael Seils and Margaret Mazzone
- Ryan Beck 24, Jaden Gillette 24, Alexander Kazmierczak 24, Amal Kurian 24, Anthony Laquitara 24: Perceptions of Leadership Training in Professional Phase Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. Poster
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May 2831, 2024. Boston, MA:
Faculty advisor Kira Eimiller:
- Emma Stoddard 24, Mason Smith 24, Briana Janes 24, Andrew Vincek 24: Reliability Of Goniometric Techniques For Measuring Hip Flexor Length Using The Modified Thomas Test. Poster
Faculty advisor Jennifer Scheid:
- Dustin Kowalik 24, Amanda Lenau 24, Amanda Roberts 24, Emily Young 24: The Male and Female Athlete Triad Are Associated with Anxiety in Collegiate Athletes. Poster