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Diversity & Inclusion

Check out these papers, posters, and presentations by our students on DEIB topics!

Student Research Projects & Theses

Biology

Gates, Alexandra R.; Goldina, Anna Ph.D.; Wisco, Jonathan J. Ph.D.; and Filimonov, Anastasia M.S., "Examination of LGBTQIA+-Inclusive Recommendations Issued by Professional Medical Associations Across Healthcare Fields" (2022). Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts and Research Projects (SCARP). 25. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/scarp/25

Communications

DiPasquale, Shaye Lynn, "Women in Radio: A (Her)Story" (2019). Communications: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 3.
https://jayscholar.etown.edu/commstu/3

Freels, Jessica, "Gender Stereotypes in Survivor" (2022). Communications: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 10. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/commstu/10

Friedline, Sam, "Transgender Identity in Pre-modern Japan" (2020). Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts and Research Projects (SCARP). 9. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/scarp/9

Weiss, Samantha, "Muslim Women According to the New York Times: A Post-September 11, Reading of American News Coverage" (2016). Communications: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 2. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/commstu/2

Education

Fix, Kendra, "Diversity in Children's Literature" (2019). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 17. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/17

Gehly, Samantha, "Placement of Young English Language Learners’ (ELLs’) in Reading Support : A Question of ELL Status or Learning Disability" (2018). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 4. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/4

Hall, Kayla, "Un libro para mí/A Book for Me: Spanish/English Bilingual Literature in Early Childhood Education" (2019). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 15. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/15

Hardy, Grace, "Supporting Students with Disabilities at Elizabethtown College Through Universal Design" (2022). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 30. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/30

Langowski, Brooke, "Evaluating the Quality of Pre-Service Preparation for Teachers in Regard to Culturally Responsive Teaching for English Language Learners" (2022). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 29. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/29

Mowery, Katelyn, "The Most Effective Teaching Strategies for at Risk Students With Mathematical Learning Disabilities" (2019). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 14. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/14

Niznansky, Kathryn, "Becoming Feelings Detectives: A Curriculum Designed to Build Empathy in Students with High- Incidence Disabilities" (2019). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 21. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/21

Palmer, Madisyn, "SEL Building Blocks to Transition Students with ASD" (2019). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 20. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/20

Punte, Ashlee, "The Effects of Cyberbullying in Elementary School on Students With and Without Disabilities" (2018). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 1. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/1

Rozman, Katharine F., "Se Habla Espanol: Incorporating Spanish in the Early Childhood Classroom" (2016). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 11. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/11

Strickler, Kendra, "Examining the Impact of Cooperative Learning Groups on Social Interactions in Inclusive Classrooms" (2018). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 8. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/8

Swartz, Elizabeth A., "A Curriculum for Culturally Diverse Pre-Kindergarten Students to Develop Self-Regulation, Empathy, and Problem Solving Skills" (2019). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 19. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/19

VanCleef, Matthew T., "Teacher Perceptions of their Ability to Teach in Inclusive Classrooms" (2019). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 18.https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/18

Voler, Rebecca, "An Examination of Science Education in Different Cultural Settings" (2020). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 24. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/24

Wilkinson, Kristin, "Benefits of Using Multicultural Literature to Introduce STEAM Topics to English Learners" (2019). Education: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 23. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/edstu/23

Engineering

Donlin, Margo; Cherry, Justin; McNulty, Samantha; and Liu, Hui, ""Doorbell" Alert System" (2019). Engineering: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 1. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/eng-physstu/1

Griffin, Nathan and Kobilnyk, Alexander, "Real-Time Control of a Virtual Hand Using Surface Electromyography" (2021). Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts and Research Projects (SCARP). 53. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/scarp/53

Kutteh, Joe and Kobilnyk, Alexander, "Low-Cost, Biomimetic, Vibrotactile Stimulation for Non-Invasive Sensory Feedback" (2021). Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts and Research Projects (SCARP). 56. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/scarp/56

Reth, Austin; Lumbert, Kyle; Romich, Scott; Shultz, Audrey; and Stencler, Catherine, "Innovation of Crutches" (2019). Engineering: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 2. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/eng-physstu/2

English

Easton, Rebecca, "Teardrop Teens and Happy Pills" (2019). English: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 6. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/englstu/6

Mohn, Aprille Noelle, "Anxiety: Environmental and Otherwise" (2021). English: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 10. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/englstu/10

Miller, Stephanie, "What Doesn't Kill You Still Hurts: Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Modern Young Adult Literature" (2019). English: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 5. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/englstu/5

Romberger, Samantha, "Identity Development and Diversity in Fiction" (2020). English: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 8. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/englstu/8

History

Cosgrove, Annie, "American Creoles: The Influence of Saint Domingue Refugees on New Orleans" (2019). History: Student Scholarship & Creative Work. 11. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/hisstu/11

Wieder, Emily, "Surrealism and Feminism from France to Mexico, 1914-1972" (2019). History: Student Scholarship & Creative Work. 5. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/hisstu/5

Modern Languages

Bergman, Brooke A., "La influencia de motivación en la instrucción de estudiantes de lengua (The Influence of Motivation in the Instruction of Language Learners)" (2022). Modern Languages: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 15. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/modlangstu/15

Germano, Melissa, "El aprendizaje de otro idioma en las escuelas en los Estados Unidos: c6mo los profesores pueden hacer que los estudiantes aprendan el idioma utilizando actividades divertidas y eficaces" (2019). Modern Languages: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 10. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/modlangstu/10

Klepper, Delaney, "Implicaciones sociales y culturales para el cuidado de salud de los latinos en los Estados Unidos" (2020). Modern Languages: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 9. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/modlangstu/9

Occupational Therapy

Amspacher, Adam and Brackman, Nicole, "The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Occupational Therapy Private Practice" (2016). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 13. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/13

Armstrong, Kelly Joy, "How Community-Based Nutrition Education Impacts Health Disparities Among Black American Adolescents: A Scoping Review" (2021). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 34. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/34

Cox, Ashley Marie, "An Exploration of How Occupational Therapy Students' and Practitioners' Experiences Studying Abroad Affect Fieldwork and Practice" (2016). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 12. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/12

Curtiss, Jenna, "Increasing Accessibility of a Children's Summer Camp" (2022). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 42. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/42

Dinsmore, Hannah and McGovern, Colleen, "Exploring Employment Experiences from the Perspectives of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross-Case Analysis" (2021). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 33. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/33

Edinger, Kaitlyn R., "Client Perspectives of Engaging in Romantic Relationships After a Spinal Cord Injury: A Phenomenological Inquiry" (2021). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 32. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/32

Guilfoy, Katelyn M., "Exploring Sensory Modulation Disorder in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Through Use of the Brain and Body Center Sensory Scales" (2016). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 8. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/8

Knecht, Kaitlyn, "Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy" (2020). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 24. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/24

Kruis, Katherine, "Exploring the Experiences After Traumatic Brain Injury" (2020). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 23. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/23

Lantz, Chloe, "Parkinson's Disease: Gaining Hope and Help" (2022). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 39. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/39

Lawson, Lydia, "A Structured Soccer Program Designed to Aid in the Development of Children with Autism" (2020). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 22. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/22

Leete, Sydney, "Barriers to Parenting with Multiple Sclerosis: Development of a Resource Guide" (2022). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 38. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/38

Matje, Meghan, "Support Networks, Students with Disabilities, and Social and Academic Contexts in a School Environment : A Scoping Review" (2020). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 21. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/21

Pellicano, Emily, "Playgrounds Should Be a Place for All Children" (2022). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 41. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/41

Steingraber, Erin E., "Examining the Novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" Using a Narrative Inquiry Analysis: How do Sensory Behaviors Impact Adolescents?" (2016). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 5. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/5

Tyrrell, Madison, "The Use of Yoga in Occupational Therapy for Neurologically Involved Clients" (2020). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 19. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/19

Ziegler, Missy, "The Impact of Fall Prevention Education for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease" (2019). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 16. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/16

Ziff, Megan, "Assessing Quality of Life Needs in Individuals with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and the Potential Role of Occupational Therapy" (2016). Occupational Therapy: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 4. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/otstu/4

Political Science

Oursler, Patrick, "Recognizing the Structural Oppression of Black Americans in the United States." (2019). Politics, Philosophy, and Legal Studies: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 13. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/pplsstu/13

Sebio, Evan, "Leading the Pack: How the Politics of Colin Kaepernick is Changing the Ethical Landscape of the NFL" (2019). Politics, Philosophy, and Legal Studies: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 7. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/pplsstu/7

Psychology

Claari, Rosarito M.J., "Confabulatory Introspection in Emerging Adults with Symptoms of Depression" (2016). Psychology: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 3. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/psycstu/3

Public Health

Almomani, Samhar and Aronson, Robert, "Engaging African American Male Youth in Assessing Factors Affecting Their Own Health and Wellbeing: A Photovoice and Community Engagement Approach" (2022). Summer Scholarship, Creative Arts and Research Projects (SCARP). 36. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/scarp/36

Religious Studies

Herzog, Amanda; Sadd, Tracy; and Bowne, David, "History of Interfaith Leadership in America : Documented using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)" (2018). Religious Studies: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 1. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/rlgstudstu/1

Social Work

Hornung, Emily E., "A Comparative Policy Analysis: Policies in Mexico and the United States Serving Youth in Street Situations" (2016). Social Work: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 2. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/socwrkstu/2

Martinez, Savannah K., "Fostering Resilience of Latinx Youth Within School Environments" (2020). Social Work: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 5. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/socwrkstu/5

Sadek, Cece, "The Importance of Cross-System Collaboration for Dual Status Youth" (2022). Social Work: Student Scholarship & Creative Works. 6. https://jayscholar.etown.edu/socwrkstu/6

Sociology