Celebration of Scholarship & Learning

Student demonstrating research in front of poster

The Celebration of Scholarship and Learning (CSL) represents an opportunity for the entire Towson University community to recognize the accomplishments of Honors College students. It is a great way for students to build their resume and learn from the experiences of their peers. Honors students presenting at these events have recently completed or are in the process of completing experiential learning for Honors credit, such as conducting research, studying abroad, undertaking a service-learning course, or completing an internship.

The Celebration of Scholarship and Learning is held twice a year, once during each of the fall and spring terms. The fall 2024 CSL will take place during Family Weekend on Saturday, October 5 from 10 am to noon.

Honors students may also submit proposals for presentations on any topic and in any field. Topics for posters may include but are not limited to:

  • Capstone projects
  • Honors theses
  • Research experiences
  • Honors seminars
  • Internship experiences
  • Service-learning projects
  • Study abroad experiences

Posters are reviewed by faculty and staff judges and awards will be given for different categories of presentations. The award-winning presenters are encouraged to present at regional and national Honors conferences, professional conferences in their field, and Towson University events such as the Student Research & Creative Inquiry Forum and Admitted Student Days.

Fall 2024 CSL Award Winners

Student Presentation Title Category Place
Delaney Mezan It's All Connected: A System's Approach to Ecosystem Ecology Service-Learning/Accelerated Graduate 1st
Wesley Bonner Agricultural Productivity in Cambodia Service-Learning/Accelerated Graduate 2nd
Abigail Billovits-Hayes It's Gamer Tme: The Impact of Gaming Club on Autistic Adults and Student Allies Service-Learning/Accelerated Graduate 3rd
Lillian Norbeck When in Rome: Culture, Philosophy, and History in the Eternal City Study Abroad 1st
Lindsey Donovan 'Dead Men Do Tell Tales': Forensic Anthropology in Ireland Study Abroad 2nd (tie)
Olivia Solis Social Permissiveness in Amsterdam: Perspectives on Race, Gender, Class, and Sexuality Study Abroad 2nd (tie)
Sierra Price Career Exploration in Spain Study Abroad 3rd
Trevor Swope A.I. & Accounting Internships 1st
Jaden Green Passion in Finance: How Internships Lead to Ambition Internships 2nd (tie)
Rebecca Harasymczuk The Importance of Community Outreach in Supporting the Ecological Conservation and Preservation of the Northern Map Turtle in Maryland Internships 2nd (tie)
Thomas Dunham The Role of Insurance Internships 3rd (tie)
Breanna Kekesi Pushing for More: Inside a Labor and Delivery Unit Internships

3rd (tie)
Esther Elojo Internship Experience Report Internships 3rd (tie)
Delaney Mezan Restoring Salt Marshes: The Impact of Runnels on Vegetation and Soil Properties Research 1st
Patience Odeh Evaluating the Impact of Brown and Rainbow Trout Presence on Brook Trout Distribution Using Environmental DNA Research 2nd
Brooke Dorbit Rhyme and Reason: Engaging Students in Writing with the Power of Poetry Research 3rd (tie)
Liliana Wolf Developing Active Learning and Pedagogy through the Role of ULA Research 3rd (tie)
Sydney Bayne Body Size Plasticity under Inter- and Intra-Specific Competition in Co-occurring Species of Atlantic Coast Sea Anemone Research Audience Choice
Ekenechukwu Onyemeziem Arrhythmias: A Comprehensive Overview of Causes, Symptoms, and Advances in Care Research Audience Choice
Leah Collidge Analyzing the Effectiveness of the United Nations Office of Counterterrorism: Independent Study Research Audience Choice
Alyssa Geddie Unpacking Culturally Responsive Education: An Autoethnographic Journey of a Pre-Service Teacher TIGURS 1st
Efosa Owie Extraction and Characterization of Organic Gunshot Residue from Gunpowders TIGURS 2nd
Conner Gleaves Competitive Junior Golf, Neoliberalism, Collegiate Recruiting, and Social Stratification TIGURS 3rd

 

 

Recognition in Prior Academic Terms

Student Presentation Title Category Place
Leah Collidge Analyzing the Effectiveness of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Service-Learning/Accelerated Graduate 1st
Olivia Brady A Thematic Analysis of Barriers to and Increased Likelihood of TU Service Use Among a Sample of Students with ADHD Service-Learning/Accelerated Graduate 2nd
Rachel Plumley Ethics, Education, and Ireland Study Abroad 1st
Malik Barry Global Governmental Perspectives: Europe Study Abroad 2nd
Duncan Gooding Sláinte: Study in Ireland Study Abroad 3rd
Kelly Garrison A Day in the PACU Internships 1st
Danielle McNerney Interning with Congressman Raskin Internships 2nd
Elizabeth Maddox Death is Not a Failure: Palliative Care in the Intensive Care Unit Internships 3rd 
Jordan Baber A Double-Sided Coin: Teachers Talk Social Media Internships Audience Choice
Briana DeMarcy Beyond the Zzzs: Mastering Sedation Strategies in the Neuro ICU for Enhanced Patient Care Internships Audience Choice
Eber Guzman Cruz Developing a Toxin Conjugate to Eliminate Factor VIII-specific B Cells Research 1st
Danyelle Otteni Antibody Production in TLR4 Knockout and Wild-Type Mice Research 2nd
Sadie Barrett Supply Chain in Healthcare Research 3rd
Victor Terranova Using AFM to Analyze the Monolayer Farmed by CaCo-2 Epithelial Colon Cancer Cells Research Audience Choice
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Lexi Cioffi Budget Formulation at the US NRC Internships 1st (tie)
Hannah DeGroff Peace through Memory and Collections Internships 1st (tie)
Amaya Collins The Calm Down Corner and Its Effects on the Classroom Internships 2nd
Hannah Harr Cannabis Use Within Hospitalized Patients: Nurses' Perspectives and Actions Audience Choice 2nd (tie)
Elianna Albert Abel Beth Maacah: Archaelogy in Northern Israel Study Abroad 1st
Maya Cobb Study Abroad in Barcelona Study Abroad 2nd (tie)
Morgan Hawkins Environmental Education and Service Learning in Costa Rica Study Abroad 2nd (tie)
Sumra Chaudhry Tolerization of Toll-like Receptor 4 using Engineered Lipid A Mimetics Inhibits UltraViolet Radiation-Induced Apoptosis Research 1st 
Zolani Grady Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Based Ferrofluids via UV-vis Spectroscopy Research 2nd
Abigail Grace Paul Living in a digital system: How racism on social media impacts the development of identity in adolescents of color Audience Choice

1st
Jai Devine Ethical Apporach to Algorithmic Bias Harm Accountability Audience Choice

2nd (tie)
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Leah Wenstrom Internship at Pro bono Counseling Internships 1st
Paul Balsley An Exploration of Teaching Rhythm Internships 2nd
Michelle Jin The Experience of Anxiety in a Cardiac Patient Internships 3rd
Lauren Asbury Cultural Immersion in Cuenca Study Abroad 1st
Owen Black Ecuador 2023 Study Abroad 2nd
Stephanie Samsel Comparative Media in the US and UK Study Abroad 3rd
Jackie Kistler Corporate Communication in the UK Audience Choice  
Lela Lanier The Reality of Deaf Blind Isolation: Inaccessibility and Abelism  Service-Learning 1st
Nikki Golemboski International Migration, Local Civic Engagement/Education: An Experience in Service-Learning Service-Learning 2nd
Nicholas Schardt Fighting Abelism Through Education and Exposure Service-Learning 3rd
Joshua Wilmer Investigating the Role of Heparan-Sulfate-Rich Cells in the Cellular Regeneration of Axolotl Salamanders Research 1st (tie)
Ava Grounds Crises of Cultural Consciousness: Modernisms in Post-WWII America Research 1st (tie)
Lucienne Karszen The Effect of a Nudge on Encouraging Female Minority Students to Enroll in Additional Economics Courses Research 2nd (tie)
Elizabeth Sterling Composting Pointe Shoes Research

2nd (tie)
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Rida Dhanani Investigating Publicity Internships 1st
PD Nguyen Internship in Computer Science Internships 2nd
Amyah Hill Peer Mentoring: A Tool for Professional Development Internships 3rd
Akeem Laurence Producing Educational Content for the All of Us Research Program Research 1st
Onyedika Onyemeziem Effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Healthcare Professionals Research 2nd
Victoria Ojo Preparing Nurses: Safe, Quality Care for Patients with Bipolar Disorder in Hospitals Research 3rd
Parker Cross An Unsolvable Question: Solving Systemic Racism Service-Learning 1st
Kate Mackin Service-Learning with Reading Partners Service-Learning 2nd
Rachel Maygers Costa Rica: A New Perspective Study Abroad 1st
Sam Sobel Wine, Gastronomy, and Sustainability of the Mediterranean: An Environmental and Political Consideration of What and How We Grow and Consume Study Abroad 2nd
Caroline Etherton Environmental Education and Service in the Tropics Study Abroad 3rd
Michelle Jin The Effects of Elderberry Usage in Preventing and Treating Upper Respiratory Infections Audience Choice  
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Sydney Baucum Modernization of College Athletics: The Impact of Name, Image, and Likeness Internships T-1st
Julia Roush Oral Reading Fluency Intervention for Struggling Readers Internships T-1st
Amy Augustino Teaching Math in Secondary Schools Internships 2nd
Jillian McIntyre Sight Word Intervention for Struggling Readers Internships 3rd
Briseyda Barrientos Ariza “¡Aaayyy Mis Hijos!" La Llorona and La Siguanaba as Central American Counterstories Research 1st
Kristen Gittings Perceptions of Safety and Perpetrator Race Impact Legal Judgments Research 2nd
Jessica  Mortillaro Unconventional Interdisciplinary Cross-training for Dancers Research 3rd
Kayla Hurley Spectrums Service-Learning 1st
Sarah Young United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization: Preserving and Celebrating World Heritage for Future Generations Service-Learning 2nd
Stephanie Myers Increasing Representation within Baltimore City Public Schools Service-Learning 3rd
Samantha Apollo A Pesar de Todo Honorable Mention  
Lea de Lausnay 2022 Student Research Case Study Challenge Audience Choice  
Garrett Zahner Democratic Dilemma: The Royal Prerogative in the United Kingdom Audience Choice  
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Madison Lundon An Experimental Translocation of Baltimore Checkerspot Butterflies to a Managed Wetland at Hopkins Branch Internships/Service-Learning 1st
Tonge Enoh School-Based Vision Program Mitigates Eye Health Disparities in Baltimore City Internships/Service-Learning 2nd
Yanna Taboada Challenging Ableism in School Systems Internships/Service-Learning 3rd
Samantha Topka Synthesis of Mixed Bi-Icosahedron Nanoclusters with Increased Fluorescence Research 1st
Olivia Bowley The Mediating Effects of Approaches to Learning on Teaching Styles and Student Engagement in Higher Education Research 2nd
Julia Donatien The Effect of Visual Cues and the Decoy Effect on Decision Making Research 3rd
Mary Katherine Knotts Along the Cusp: Learning and Adulting in West Scotland Special Recognition  
Walter Donoughe The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Public Discouse and Political Campaign Strategy in the US Audience Choice  
Lucy Saper Art Studio Assistant Audience Choice  
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Lily Hensler Exploratory Percussion: Action Inquiry Project Internships 1st
Claire Schiavone Musical Symbols: Advancing Musical Literacy in Elementary Band Internships 2nd
Alexis Eiwulley-Armah Nurse Burnout and End of Life Care Internships T-3rd
Camryn Leddy Virtual Teaching and Positive Behavior Plan Internships T-3rd
Michelle Ting Read and Greet Internships T-3rd
Olivia Longo Investigating Family Members' Experiences Following Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Research 1st
Adam Atkins Cracking Passwords on Data Hidden in Various Compression Format Using Steganography Research 2nd
Anna Carlisle Impacts to Dance Majors from Online Instruction During the Covid-19 Pandemic Research 3rd
Taryn Painter Bridging the Gap: The Connection Between UNRWA Refugees and Black Americans Service-Learning 1st
Nina Bundy United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Institute Service-Learning 2nd
Madeleine Trainor The United Nations in Baltimore, MD: Promoting Global Citizenry in the Context of Covid-19 Service-Learning 3rd
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Lauren Pahutski The Changing Needs of the Special Needs Community During COVID-19 Internships/Service-Learning 1st
Iga Perka International Organization for Migration and the Management of the Migrant Crisis Internships/Service-Learning 2nd
Emily Klemkowski Ethical Interventions for Individuals with Autism Internships/Service-Learning T-3rd
Aliya Smelkinson Professional Groups as a Development Tool Internships/Service-Learning T-3rd
Madeleine Meyer Building Global Citizens: Utilizing the UN as a Method for Encouraging Civic Engagement in Baltimore County Youth Research 1st
Raissa Abassi The Impacts of Terrorism on Child Health in Afghanistan Research T-2nd
Oluwasolape Afolabi The Representation of West African Families on Television Research T-2nd
Bayann Amer Study Abroad Experience in Spain Study Abroad T-1st
Anna Carlisle Dance Denmark Study Abroad T-1st
Rachel Lux Scotland 2020 Study Abroad 2nd
Student Presentation Yitle Category Place
Rebecca Goldman Positive Behavior Intervention Plan: John Internships T-1st
Carli Herman Childhood Apraxia Internships T-1st
Melinda Cutler Musical Enrichment for Corvus corvax Internships T-2nd
Stella Hendricks Reframing What It Means to Be an Outsider: Art from the Rural South Internships T-2nd
Maegan Jennings Modeling the Effect of Intergalactic Dust on the Extragalactic Background Light Research 1st
Lauren Miles Determining Small Protein Interaction in E. coli Research 2nd
Rachel Triebwasser Bioarchaeological Analysis of the Yinger Collection of Human Remains from the Hughes Site (18 MOI): A Natural History Society of Maryland Curated Collection Research 3rd
Charlotte Brown Civic Engagement and UN Women Service-Learning 1st
Madeleine Meyer What's on  Your Plate? Drawing the Connection between the World Food Program and Rates of Malnutrition in Baltimore Service-Learning 2nd
Dymond Hamlin and Leah McLean Controversies in Criminal Justice: The Challenges of Reentry Service-Learning 3rd
Morgan Waters My UK Experience: A Photo Essay Study Abroad 1st
Samantha Miller Not Good. Not Bad. Just Different: A Look into the Netherlands' Special Education System Study Abroad 2nd
Skylar Gayhart Taking on Crime and Punishment in the UK Study Abroad 3rd
Marlie Johnson Inside the Stigma: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Suicide in Law Enforcement Officers Audience Choice  
Lewis Laury, Jr. The Global Drug Market's Impact on Baltimore City Audience Choice  
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Lewis Laury, Jr. The Financial Implications of Death with Dignity Legislation Internship/Service-Learning 1st
Hannah Shevitz Health Science Dual Concentration Major Internship/Service-Learning 2nd
Stella Hendricks Narrative and Power: Women’s Representation in Museums Internship/Service-Learning T-3rd
Brianna Stang Camden County Police Department Internship/Service-Learning T-3rd
Katherine Cowan Twist It Up! How Does Game-Based Learning Affect the Language Development of English Language Learners? Research 1st
Claire Hageman The World Health Organization: Far Afield and Close to Home Research T-2nd
Connor Kean Investigating the Genetic Basis of Resistance to Ranavirus Infection in Eastern Box Turtlers Research T-2nd
Michaella Mulhern Masters of Arts: A Study in Art History in Firenze Study Abroad 1st
Abigail Piegols Costa Rica: Conservation Through Ecotourism Study Abroad 2nd
Chloe Williams My Life in Leeds Study Abroad 3rd
Nicholas Ruszala Super Atom Clusters of Au: Synthesis and Optical Characterization Research Audience Choice
Student Presentation Title Category Place
Chenise Calhoun TU Gender, Health, and Social Justice in Ghana Study Abroad 1st
Martine Parode An Exploration of Rural Japan Study Abroad 2nd
Kari de La Viez Israeli Multiculturalism Study Abroad 3rd
Yelee Kim Prewriting Strategies to Increase Authenticity in Writing Internship/Service-Learning T-1st
Gabriella Harris Differentiation in Middle and High School Classes Internship/Service-Learning T-1st
Arianna Maine and Toni Pritchard Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom Internship/Service-Learning T-2nd
Erika McKay Impact of Preterm Birth on Language Acquisition: The Critical Role of a Speech-Language Pathologist Internship/Service-Learning T-2nd
Kristian Brown Data Analysis for the Towson University Men's Basketball Team Research 1st
Ash Baker The History and Importance of LGBT Representation on Television Research 2nd
Joseph Auble The Effect of Exercise Intervention on Executive Functioning in People with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research 3rd
Ramandeep Kaur Mercy Medical Internship Internship/Service-Learning Audience Choice
Matthew Phillips The International Development Association Internship/Service-Learning Audience Choice

 

Student Presentation Title Category Place
Rachel Ederer Bringing It All Together Study Abroad T-1st
Jillian Procope London Living - My Internship Abroad Study Abroad T-1st
Kelly Myslinski Czech Mate: A Semester in Prague Study Abroad T-2nd
Claudia McGuire Australia to New Zealand Study Abroad T-2nd
Ny'esha Young Race and Inequality in America Internship/Service-Learning 1st
Gabriella Harris The Evolution of Teaching AP Calculus Internship/Service-Learning 2nd
Katherine Linz Let's Talk about Lymphedema Internship/Service-Learning 3rd
Jason Wong FMS, LSS, and SL Squat Research 1st
Nicole Hondrogiannis Hexanethiolate Protected Super Atom Clusters of Gold - A Kinetic Study Research 2nd
Amanda Belunis Nicotine and Other Organic Components Found in Dokha: A Middle Eastern Tobacco product Research 3rd
Alexus Addison Film, Animation, and Visual Effects in New Zealand Study Abroad Audience Choice
Sarah Dickerson Animal Care Internship at Carolina Tiger Rescue Internship Audience Choice

 

Printing Instructions and Guidelines

Presenters can print their posters in advance for free via the Library's Large Format Printing service. Anyone looking to print their poster should make an appointment to have it printed at least three days in advance of the event to ensure enough time to avoid any delays or make alternative plans in case of any issues. Cook Library has produced a printing guide with checklist that will be helpful as you work.

Presenters are encouraged to prepare their posters using PowerPoint. A full-sized poster will include about 12 slides, which can be organized to fit the "24"x36" center panel plus two 12"x36" side panels" template for use on a three-paneled cardboard presentation board. Templates and printing info can be found on the Library's webpage. Presenters may pick up a free presentation board at the Honors College main office in YR 134 during normal business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. prior to the Celebration of Scholarship and Learning.

Posters should have the following items listed at the top of the poster:

  • Project title
  • Presenter name
  • Name(s) of supervising professor
  • Department through which the project is being pursued (or Honors College, if pursued only through Honors)
  • The following attribution, as the last line of the top section: Towson University Honors College, Towson, MD, USA

In addition, posters should include, at the bottom of one of the side panels, a sample bibliography of at least five sources and any acknowledgements of grants received or thanks the presenter would like to convey.

Presentation Resources

Preparing a presentation for the Celebration of Scholarship and Learning, or any other research or poster conference, consists of several steps. The following resources outline how to organize information, prepare a visually-appealing presentation, and how to discuss your findings in a conference or event setting.