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 鈥23: An Intervention to Decrease Vocal Perseverations in a Child with Autism
- Poster presented at the NYS Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, Oct 4鈥6, 2023 in Albany as 鈥淔unctional Analysis and Intervention of Verbal Perseverations in a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Comorbidities鈥
Natural Sciences
D鈥橝more, Domenic, PhD
- Charsie Yox 鈥24: Paravian Jaw Muscles in Relation to Tooth Reduction
Edsberg, Laura, PhD
- Christie Kurdziel 鈥25: Adipose Tissue Migration in Deep Tissue Pressure Injuries
Ramos, Diane, PhD (with Donna Russel, Program Director, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center)
- Ellina Chen 鈥24 : A Brain Teaser: Olfactory Neuroblastoma (Esthesioneuroblastoma) - A Rare Tumor
- Poster presented at the American Society for Cytotechnology Conference, May 17鈥18, 2024 in San Diego
- Puja Lad 鈥24: Thyroid Tango: An Unexpected Pleural Dance
- Poster presented at the American Society for Cytotechnology Conference, May 17鈥18, 2024 in San Diego
Sirianni, Dominic, PhD
- Nicolas Buksic 鈥25: Computational Study of Ruthenium-Based Intercalators of DNA
- Poster presented at the MERCURY Conference for undergraduate computational chemistry, Jul 17鈥19, 2024 at the University of California Merced as 鈥淥n the Nose: Exploring the Noncovalent Driving Forces of DNA Intercalation for Ru-Based Chemotherapeutic Agents鈥
- Niya A. Enser 鈥26: Could Optimal Intramolecular Interactions Drive the Bergman Cyclization for Anti-Tumor Applications?
- Poster presented at the MERCURY Conference for undergraduate computational chemistry, Jul 17鈥19, 2024 at the University of California Merced
Whorley, Sarah, PhD
- Sage Sellers 鈥25: Identification of Algae and Chronic Effects of Road Salt on Freshwater Ecosystems
- Poster presented at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting, Jun 3鈥6, 2024 in Philadelphia as 鈥淚nterannual Variation in Streams Impacted by Road Salt鈥
Young, Brenda, PhD
- Tyler Meyer 鈥24: Detecting Glyphosate Residues Inside Food Samples
Conference Presentations
Behavioral Science
New York State Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Conference, Oct 4鈥6, 2023. Albany, NY:
M.S. capstone research project, faculty advisor Deborah Napolitano
- Isabella Chrzanowski 鈥23: 鈥淪urvey of Staff Preference for Physical Restraint vs Blocking Techniques Utilized for Crisis Intervention at a School for Children with Developmental Disabilities.鈥 Poster
Physical Therapy
Annual Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference, Oct 12鈥14, 2023. Philadelphia, PA:
Faculty advisors Michael Seils and Margaret Mazzone
- Ryan Beck 鈥24, Jaden Gillette 鈥24, Alexander Kazmierczak 鈥24, Amal Kurian 鈥24, Anthony Laquitara 鈥24: 鈥淧erceptions of Leadership Training in Professional Phase Doctor of Physical Therapy Students.鈥 Poster
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, May 28鈥31, 2024. Boston, MA:
Faculty advisor Kira Eimiller:
- Emma Stoddard 鈥24, Mason Smith 鈥24, Briana Janes 鈥24, Andrew Vincek 鈥24: 鈥淩eliability Of Goniometric Techniques For Measuring Hip Flexor Length Using The Modified Thomas Test.鈥 Poster
Faculty advisor Jennifer Scheid:
- Dustin Kowalik 鈥24, Amanda Lenau 鈥24, Amanda Roberts 鈥24, Emily Young 鈥24: 鈥淭he Male and Female Athlete Triad Are Associated with Anxiety in Collegiate Athletes.鈥 Poster