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Spring 2026 Student Research Conference Speaker Panels

Upper Bucks Schedule At-A-Glance

Thursday, April 1

Presenters must check in at the Library Learning Studio.

Time	Title	Location
12:30p.m.	Session I	Upper Bucks Campus

Upper Bucks Full Schedule of Events

Session I — 12:30 p.m.

Panel 1 Topics — Library Learning Studio
Moderator: Kevin Murray

Different Eyes in the Animal Kingdom
Fieldwork Experience in Early Childhood Education
The Anatomy of Purring
Cardiology in Veterinary Medicine
Cultural Metacognition, Diversity, and Innovation
The Importance of Bucks+
Pathophysiology and Clinical Effects of Lyme Disease in Large-Breeds
Osteoporosis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Lymphoma

Newtown Schedule At-A-Glance

Friday, May 1

Presenters must check in to pick up their name badge and program in the Rollins center, room 138 (the dining area next to the Gallagher Room). Snacks and drinks will be provided for presenters all day.

Time	Title	Location
9-10:15 a.m.	Session I	Newtown
10:30-11:45 a.m.	Session II	Newtown
Noon to 1:15 p.m.	Session III	Newtown

Newtown Full Schedule of Events

Session I — 9-10:15 a.m.

Panel 1 Topics — GRUPP 210
Moderator: Mary Henderson

Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphizing of Wildlife: A 6th Mass Extinction Event
Flawed Animal Assumptions
How Nature and Humanity Affect One Another
Religion and Science: Mixing Oil and Water?

Panel 2 Topics — GRUPP 212
Moderator: Randi Wall

A Career in Astronomy: How to Be an Astronomer
An Informational Presentation on Acid Rain
Juicing Diet
The Impact of Solar Weather on Earth and Other Planets
The Impact on Students Affected by Hurricane Katrina

Panel 3 Topics — GRUPP 216
Moderator: Charlie Groth

Application of Evidence-Based Learning Strategies in Modern Educational Apps and Developmental Learning Contexts
Cultural Identity and First Generation Immigrant Students
Ocean Pollution
The Influence of Immigration at a Young Age on Percieved Belonging in the USA
Token Economies and Classroom Behaviors
Water and Its Importance in Life

Session II — 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Panel 1 Topics — GRUPP 210
Moderator: Sarahlyn Bruck

Children of Incarcerated Parents
Delayed Diagnosis of Neurodivergent Females
Precautionary Principle
The Concept of Home
The Social Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis on an Individual
The Way Youths Explore Nature Today
Why the Theory of Evolution Shouldn't Be Taught in Schools

Panel 2 Topics — GRUPP 212
Moderator: Jacqueline Burger

Calculus Research Paper
Electrochemistry in the Brain
Recovering from Addiction in a College Environment
Stream Study at Tyler State Park
The Misrepresentation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder on Social Media

Panel 3 Topics — GRUPP 216
Moderator: Karen Gatewood

Bacterial Meningitis from Streptococcus Pneumonia (Pneumococcus)
Graves Disease
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Pernicious Anemia

Session III — Noon to 1:15 p.m.

Panel 1 Topics — GRUPP 210
Moderator: Alison Angelaccio

Anne Sexton's Poetry
Emily Dickinson
Gothic Literature and Feminism
Nature Themes in a Short Fiction Piece
People’s Influence on the Environment
Promoting Empathy through Nature Writing

Panel 2 Topics — GRUPP 212
Moderator: Tiffany Andrews

Analysis of Clinical Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Doxorubicin and Cardiotoxicity
Engineering Materials Failure of the Challenger Shuttle
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Windows Built-In Security Features in Reducing Malware Incidents for CompTIA A+ Technicians
Physical Education vs. Physical Activity

Panel 3 Topics — GRUPP 216
Moderator: Deborah Riccardi

Effects of Loss on Children's Development
Exotic Pet/Animal Ownership
Gender Roles in the Household
Social Media Is Polluting the Environment
The Positive Impacts of Solo Travel for Women
The Social Consequences of Parental Loss

Panel 4 Topics — GRUPP 218
Moderator: Erin Niclaus

Addiction and Its Effects on Those Who Don’t Use
Sociology Research Paper
The Social Consequences of Economic Inequality in the United States
Transgender Rights and Policy as They Relate to Higher Academia
Working Conditions of Transit Operators