Showcase Presentations
2020 Showcase Virtual Presentations
Due to the coronavirus, the Stetson Showcase 2020 is now virtual. See each of this year's presentations below.
Alexis Singh is a double major in political science and religious studies who want to work as an advocate for human trafficking victims' rights and eventually represent them in court and bring stricter laws to those who violate human rights, human trafficking victims’ rights and more.
"I chose this topic because I have been working to bring awareness of human trafficking since I was a junior in high school," said Alexis. "I have studied abroad three times now and the first two times I made an effort to understand human rights in Europe while studying in Leicester, England and then in Washington D.C. at American University."
My senior research mentors are Dr. Steven Smallpage in political science and Dr. Christopher Bell in religious studies. My mentor for Stetson Showcase was Dr. John Houston of religious studies.
The Portrayal of Christian Groups on Spreading Awareness of Human Trafficking in the United States and in Thailand
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From Archenemies to Allies: Reassessing the Birth of the United States-Japan Alliance, 1945-1960
Dakota John Figueroa is this year's co-winner of the Gilbert L. Lycan History Award for Outstanding Senior. Dakota, a history major with a minor in American studies, is a member of the Stetson Honors Program. Other academic accolades include a Stetson Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Grant and an Evans Johnson Research Grant from the Department of History. Both grants were used to research his senior thesis, "From Archenemies to Allies: Reassessing the Birth of the United States-Japan Alliance, 1945-1960."
Dakota analyzed the factors that transformed the U.S. and Japan into staunch allies and shared his findings at the prestigious national conference of Phi Alpha Theta, the undergraduate history honor society.
Dakota was vice president of Stetson's Alpha-Zeta Chapter and a member of Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Chapter). His professors praised him for being "a model of liberal arts inquiry" and making "intuitive connections between ideas from different courses."
An Observation of Societal Injustices Towards Antisocial Personalities
Drake Cunningham, a philosophy major who minored in theatre arts, worked on his senior research project with Melinda Hall, PhD, associate professor of philosophy. In the future, Drake hopes to work in bioethics, with a focus on the philosophy of disability.
Emily Maule is a studio art major. Her mentor is Katya Kudryavtseva, PhD, Associate Professor of art history. Emily plans to pursue her MFA an eventually work in either arts in medicine or a teaching position.
Where Has the Art Gone? Examining the Use of Imagery in the Baptist Community
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The Paradox of Nostalgia for the ‘American Indian’: How the Heroic Image of Native Americans Emerged from a Century of Relocation, Cultural Warfare, and Extermination 1840-1913
James Parman is a senior history major with minors in music and American studies. After graduation, James plans to attend Stetson University College of Law. His research title is “The Paradox of Nostalgia for the ‘American Indian’: How the Heroic Image of Native Americans Emerged from a Century of Relocation, Cultural Warfare, and Extermination 1840-1913.”
Diffusive Flux Study of Biofilm
Jeffrey Lu is a double major in molecular biology and applied mathematics who plans to go to medical school after graduating from Stetson. His research advisors are Dr. Tom Vogel and Dr. Fazal Abbas from the Mathematics Department.
Diffusive Flux Study of Biofilm
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Brown Anoles (Anolis sagrei) as an Intermediate Host for the Invasive Pentastome Parasite (Raillietiella orientalis)
Jenna Noel Palmisano is majoring in aquatic and marine biology with a minor in environmental studies. Jenna's research mentor is Dr. Terence Farrell.
Brown Anoles (Anolis sagrei) as an Intermediate Host for the Invasive Pentastome Parasite (Raillietiella orientalis)
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John Levee has been an especially busy student at Stetson. He is a senior who will graduate with two degrees, in audio technology and industry and digital arts while being in the Honors Program plus participating in Stetson Broadcast Productions and the University Concert Band.
Similarly, John completed two different Showcase projects, not one. The first project, "Seasons: Summer," is an artistic endeavor — the initial installation in the artist's Seasons series, which utilizes a VR headset and 5.1 surround sound speaker system. The second project is a research poster, "Examining the Relationship Between the Presence of Audio and Subjective User Experience in the Context of Virtual Reality."
Seasons: Summer
Examining the Relationship Between the Presence of Audio and Subjective User Experience in the Context of Virtual Reality
Kasandra Myers is a senior health science major here at Stetson University. "My senior research project has been an amazing journey with my mentors, Dr. Michele Skelton and Dr. Heather Evans-Anderson," said Kassandra, who believes her research has solidified my passion for helping others. After graduation, she plans to pursue a Doctorate of Physical Therapy with a specialty in neurologic physical therapy.
Throughout the past four years, Kassandra has been involved in many organizations, including the Hatterthon Executive Board and Management Teams, Club Top Hats Dance Team, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society and Student Government Association. Kassandra also worked as an intern at the LEAD office.
The Effect of Hand Dominance on Nerve Conduction
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An App Developed for Stetson University Students
Lannie Hough is a computer science major seeking a career in software development, specifically in helping to “create or join a cool startup.” Lannie’s hobbies include rock climbing, hiking and, of course, coding. He firmly believes that tabs are superior to spaces.
Madison Gipson is a senior studying computer science in pursuit of a career in software development. When not coding, Madison enjoys playing piano, going to the beach and hanging out in hammocks. If Maddie could have a superpower, it would be to write code that compiles perfectly on the first try.
Aaron Stewart is a junior in computer information systems, pursuing a career in software development. When not programming, Aaron enjoys soccer, rock climbing and playing video games. If Aaron could pick a superpower, it would be having the able to read more than 4,500 words per minute and memorizing everything.
Nelson majors in political science and English, minors in history and is pursuing a certificate of community engagement. For his SURE grant project, Nelson examined the effects of issue-framing and identity-priming on support for the Green New Deal. He then extended his findings by conducting a more narrowed experiment on the same topic for his senior research project in political science.
Nelson's mentor for the SURE grant was Steven Smallpage, PhD, a professor in political science. Nelson’s senior research project was accepted for the American Political Science Association annual conference, and he is planning to present it in September. After Stetson, he hopes to attend graduate school to earn a doctorate in political science.
Measuring Support for the Green New Deal Through Issue Framing and Identity Priming
Ola Bartula, an integrated health science major, worked on her senior research with Heather Evans Anderson, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Health Sciences, who had introduced her to biomedical research. Ola hopes to pursue medical school, with enduring dreams of becoming a surgeon.
Effects of Alcohol and Glutathione on GATA4 Expression and Cardiac Development in Ciona intestinalis
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Exploring Perceptions of Healthcare Access Among Rural Honduran Community Members
Vincenzo Cornacchione, a public health major and a lifelong learner from Venezuela and Spain, has volunteered for many years on short-term medical relief experiences in Central America, called "brigades." The work is with the nonprofit organization Global Brigades. Vincenzo collaborated with Global Brigades on his senior research project under the supervision of research mentor Rachel Core, PhD, assistant professor of sociology.
Vincenzo's post-graduation plans include finding the right Master of Public Health program to continue his education and eventually joining academia as a researcher and faculty member. Also, of course, he plans to keep "learning as a citizen of this globalized world."
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