Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA 2024
Amanda Ares, Exercise Science
Morgan Koskela, Exercise Science
Allie Petry, Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: The ASPIRE Study: Assessment of Shoe Performance in Recreational Exercisers
John Dennett, Exercise Science
Nathan Goodwin, Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Michael Brian, Kinesiology
Topic: The Acute Effects of Circadian Irregularity on Autonomic Function, Inflammation, and Metabolic Flexibility
Undergraduate Research Award (URA) 2024
Owen Daigle, Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: The ASPIRE Study: Assessment of Shoe Performance in Recreational Exercisers
Research Presentation Grants 2024
John Dennett, Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Michael Brian, Kinesiology
Topic: A Developmental Model Studying Blood Glucose Variability When Active Young Adults Assume an Obesogenic Lifestyle
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine 2024 Annual Meeting
Nathan Goodwin, Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Michael Brian, Kinesiology
Topic: Examining the Relation Between Body Composition and Substrate Utilization Following Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Interval Training
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine 2024 Annual Meeting
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA 2023
Kelly Kaufmann, Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Effects of Single-Leg Fatigue on Muscle Force Production and Vertical Jump in Female Volleyball and Basketball Players
Sana Syed, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Nikhil Tomar, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Understanding the Influence of Space on Participation within Mental Healthcare and the Surrounding Community
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA 2022
Violet E. Sullivan, Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: A Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Comparison of Low-Intensity Blood Flow Restricted Running Exercise to High-Intensity Running
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA 2021
Alexis Goldstein, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Shelley Mulligan, Occupational Therapy
Topic: An Exploration of strategies for Enhancing the Engagement of Children with Sensory Processing Challenges During Occupational Therapy Treatment
Kersten Mercurio, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Vidya Sundar, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Post Intensive Care Unit Syndrome: Assessing the Functional Limitation and Needs of Patients Following Intensive Care Unit Discharge
Kasey Vallee, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Sajay Arthanat, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Information Communication Technology Training Program to Support Caregiving of Alzheimer's Disease
Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) 2021
Jaylyn Jewell, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kristen Clark, Nursing
Topic: Transcribing Interviews the Inpatient Experiences of Transgendered Patients
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA 2020
***Indicates a student who received a grant in 2020 but could not follow through with their plans to conduct or present their research due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Julia Bushell, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Donald Robin, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Topic: Transgender Voice and Communication Transition and Experience-Dependent Neural Plasticity: A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Approach
Elisabeth Danis, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Comparison in Energy Expenditure between an Elliptigo and Running
Laura Ireland, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Donald Robin, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Topic: Treatment for Establishing Motor Program Organization (TEMPO)
Jennika Mannesto, Human Development & Family Studies
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Jill Trumbell, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Topic: The Impact of Parent and Child Gender in Children’s Museum Play
Carli Rita, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Sarah Smith, Occupational Therapy
Topic: The Effectiveness of the TeleHealthy Families Flourish Program for Families Raising Children with Autism
Krysten Walker, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Barbara White, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Does Short-term Attending of Social Interaction Groups Impact Development in Persons Living with Brain Injury?
Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) 2020
Violet Sullivan, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Human Performance and Assessment in Exercise Science
Undergraduate Research Award 2020
Margaret Ahearn, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Body Composition and Anaerobic Power Comparison during Pre- and Post-Seasons in Division 1 Collegiate Ice Hockey Players
Brendan Berube, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Assessing Blood Lactate Levels after an Anaerobic Cycling Test in a Men’s Division I Ice Hockey Team
Jesse Smith, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: A Comparison of Anaerobic Power and Blood Lactate Concentrations in Division 1 Collegiate Ice Hockey Forwards and Defensemen
Research Presentation Grant 2020
Brianna McGrath, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Project Title: Professional Nurse-Led Unjani Clinics: Empowering the Nurse Entrepreneur as a Primary Care Provider
Conference: Posters on the Hill
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA - 2019
Morgan Chabot, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kathryn Greenslade, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Topic: How Does Listener Familiarity with a Story Affect the Content Storytellers Include?
Kacey Dutton, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Living in the Slow Lane: A Study on the Meaning of Low-Energy Activities for Older Adults
Katherine Hunt, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Donald Robin, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Topic: Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Serena Mueller, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Jill Thorson, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Topic: The Role of Socio-Economic Status on the Language Output of 3-6 Year Olds during a Naturalistic Museum Study
Madison Smith, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Donald Robin, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Topic: An Investigation of Motor Programming in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Abroad - 2019
Francis Gesel, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Research Site: Hamilton, ON Canada
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Prof. Stuart M. Phillips, McMaster University
Topic: Determining the Optimal Per Meal and Total Daily Dietary Protein Requirement to Preserve or Improve Physical Function and Strength in Sarcopenic Older Men and Women
Brianna McGrath, Nursing
Research Site: Pretoria, South Africa
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Ms. Lynda Toussaint, Unjani Clinics NPC
Topic: Professional Nurse-Led Unjani Clinics: Increasing Access to Primary Care in South Africa
Research Presentation Grant - 2019
Victoria Bandera, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology
Project Title: Influence of Lower Extremity Strength on Chair Rise Functional Demand in Older Female Cancer Survivors
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine
Stacy Kenney, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Amy Ramage, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Project Title: The Relationship between Verbal Fluency and Connected Language in Probable Alzheimer’s Disease
Conference: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention
Honors Thesis Grant - 2019
John Domenico, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Alyssa O’Brien, Nursing
Thesis: The Relationships of College Students and How They Discuss Their Healthcare Providers
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship – USA 2018
Victoria Bandera, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology
Topic: Functional Demand and Maximal Strength in Older Adults Who Have Completed Cancer Treatment
Hannah Burke, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Sarah Smith, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Understanding Family Health in Families Raising Children with Autism
Erik Harrington, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Timothy Quinn, Kinesiology
Topic: Effects of an Acute High Fat/High Sodium Meal on Arterial Stiffness
Emily Morenz, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology
Topic: The Effects of Acute Static and Ballistic Stretching on Force and Power Production in a Countermovement Vertical Jump
Kimberly Reilly, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Vidya Sundar, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Ergonomic Assessment of Childcare Workers
Samm Stein-Azen, Outdoor Education
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Rebecca Rowe, Natural Resources
Topic: Linking Rodents to Our Roots
Teigue Young, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Ultrasound Measurements of the Vastus Lateralis over 48 Hours after Exercise
Undergraduate Research Award 2018
Marisa Rafal, Human Development & Family Studies
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kimberly Nesbitt, Human Development & Family Studies
Topic: Extracurricular Activities and Child Development: Keene Housing Kids Collaborative
Research Presentation Grant
Emma Addison, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Comparing IADL Performance Between Youth with ASD and Their Same Age Peer
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Christopher Cleary, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Project Title: Postactivation Potentiation during Blood Flow Restricted Complex Training
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine National Conference
Kristina Cyr, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Shelley Mulligan, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Relations Between Sensory Processing and Participation in Daily Life
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Carolyn D’Olympio, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Self-Reported Experience of Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana: Implications for Occupational Therapy
Conference: World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) Congress 2018
Mikaela Frechette, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Project Title: Corticomotor Function During Blood Flow Restricted Arm Crank Ergometry
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine National Conference
Shannon McGrath, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerryellen Vroman, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Exploring the Importance and Role of Meaningful Occupations in Adjustment: The Narratives of Immigrant and Refugee Women in Toronto, Canada
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Honors Thesis Grant
Erin Judge, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Alyssa O’Brien, Nursing
Thesis: The Bonding and Infant Feeding Experience of Mother who Deliver at a Baby Friendly Initiative Certified Community Hospital
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship – Abroad 2017
Carolyn D’Olympio, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Research Site: Ghana, Africa
Topic: Self-Reported Experience of Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana: Implications for Occupational Therapy
Shannon McGrath, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerryellen Vroman, Occupational Therapy
Research Site: Toronto, Canada
Topic: Exploring the Importance of Meaningful Occupations in Adjustment for Immigrant and Refugee Women
Marin Strong, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Research Site: Dhulikhel, Nepal
Topic: Factors Influencing Care-Seeking Behaviors for Childhood Illness by Mothers in Nepal
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship – USA 2017
Christopher Cleary, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Postactivation Potentiation during Blood Flow Restricted Complex Training
Emily Counts, Recreation Management & Policy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Robert Barcelona, Recreation Management & Policy
Topic: EPIC Kaleidoscope Summer Camp Evaluation: Understanding the Relationships between Attendance, Academic Self-Perceptions, Youth Development Outcomes, and Family Communication at a Summer Camp for Academically At-Risk Middle School Youth
Mackenzie Macuch, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Sajay Arthanat, Occupational Therapy
Topic: An Exploratory Study on Facilitators and Barriers to Aging-in-Place by Seniors in New England
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship – Abroad 2016
Lauren Barker, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Research Site: Kumasi, Ghana
Topic: Self-Reported Care Experiences of T2DM Patients with Chronic Wounds in Ghana: A Descriptive Study
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship – USA 2016
Christine Feudo, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Timothy Quinn, Kinesiology
Topic: Improving Endurance Running Economy Through Cardiolocomotor Entrainment
Livia Gosselin, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Sajay Arthanat, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Developing an Evaluation to Measure Usability of Computer Devices for Individuals with Disabilities
Margarethe Hauschildt, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: The Effect of Foam Rolling on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and Muscular Performance
Samuel Lewis, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Social Participation and Academic Engagement of Elementary and Middle School Students Using Augmentative Alternative Communication Devices
Victoria Libby, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology
Topic: Physiological Contributions to Perceived Exertion and Sedentary Time in Obese Elderly
Nora Scanlan, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Effect of Foam Rolling on Plasma Indicators of Muscle Damage and Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Angela Tirabassi, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Topic: The Influence of the Environment on the Quality of Social Interaction Among Children
International Research Opportunities Program 2016
Christen Soucy, Nursing
Research Site: Melbourne, Australia
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Dr. Wendy Cross, Monash University
Topic: The Work of Mental Health Nurses in Australian Primary Care: A Descriptive Study
Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program (REAP) 2016
Morgan Baumgartner, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology
Topic: Physiological Determinants of Walking Effort as Predictors of Functional Limitation in Older Adults
Research Presentation Grant 2016
Samantha Brand, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Study: Through My Eyes: The Effect on Family Life of Having a Sibling with Autism Spectrum Disorder as Experienced by Typically Developed Adolescents
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association
Rebecca Daniels, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Project Title: Study: Effect of Verbal Instructions on EMG During the Bench Press
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine 2016 Annual Meeting
Emily Larson, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Timothy Quinn, Kinesiology
Project Title: Identification and Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation ECG Markers in Collegiate Cross-Country Skiers
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine 2016 Annual Meeting
Maureen O’Brien, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Study: Examination of the Effectiveness of an Intense One-Week Camp Experience on Quality of Social Interaction for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association
Brittany Sampson, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Vidya Sundar, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Patient Outcomes Following Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery: Role of the Social and Physical Environment in Recovery
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association
Colleen White, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Project Title: Buurtzorg Nurses in The Netherlands: A Mini-Ethnography of Care
Conference: Eastern Nursing Research Society
Honors Thesis Grant 2016
Shannon Nadeau, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Vidya Sundar, Occupational Therapy
Thesis: The Effects of Patient Coping & Inpatient Rehabilitation Treatment on the Long Term Recovery of Patients with Cardiac Related Illness
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Abroad 2015
Colleen White, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Research Site: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Topic: Buurtzorg Nurses in the Netherlands: An Ethnography of Care
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA 2015
Samantha Brand, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Susan Merrill, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Through My Eyes: The Effect on Family Life of Having a Sibling with Autism Spectrum Disorder as Experienced by Typically Developing Adolescents
Rebecca Daniels, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Effects of Training Status and Verbal Instruction on EMG during the Bench Press
Caitlin Hanrahan, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerryellen Vroman, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Role Balance of Mothers with Children Receiving Early Intervention Services
Maureen O’Brien, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Examination of the Effectiveness of an Intense One-Week Camp Experience on Quality of Social Interaction for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Brittany Sampson, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Vidya Sundar, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Patient Outcomes following Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery: Measurement of Social Support, Aspects of At-Home Environment, and Role of Local Community in Older Adults
Megan Sellarole, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Effect of Self-Myofascial Release via Roller Massage on the Active Properties of Human Skeletal Muscle
Dana Walker, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology
Topic: The Effects of Roller Massage on the Passive Properties of Human Skeletal Muscle
Research Presentation Grant 2015
Samuel Gagnon, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Project Title: The Relationship of Quadriceps Power and Physical Function in Older Adults
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine
Jennifer Lange, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Promoting Social Interaction Skills to Influence Employment for Older Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Ashley Meyer, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Project Title: Sex Differences in Regional Distribution of Muscle, Intermuscular and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in Older Adults
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine
Alanna Young, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Factors Supporting Social Participation and Friendship for Older Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Peers
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Honors Thesis Grant 2015
Chloe Robison, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Jeanne O’Sullivan Communication Sciences & Disorders
Thesis: Literacy Exposure in Preschools
2014 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Abroad
Julianne Shimer, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Carolyn Tobin, Nursing
Research Site: Dublin, Ireland
Topic: The Healthy Schools Programme: What Can Be Learned about the Health and Well Being Needs of Disadvantaged Children through Visual Content Analysis
2014 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA
Kayla Gray, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Timothy Quinn, Kinesiology & Prof. Ronald Croce, Kinesiology
Topic: The Correlational Study of Various Power Tests and Torque Acceleration Energy as Methods to Predict Sprint Performance
Ashley Meyer, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: The Effect of Intermuscular Adipose Tissue on Walking Speed and Leg Strength
Molly Ohman, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Susan Merrill, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Experiencing Stigma: Children’s Perceptions of Stigma Associated with Learning Disabilities
Jessica Salley, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Bryan Ness, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Topic: Academic, Athletic and Social Effects of Concussions
Alanna Young, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Topic: How Do Social Barriers Affect Friendship for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Kelsey Zukowski, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Shelley Mulligan, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Criterion Related Validity of the Child Occupational Performance Evaluation (COPE)
2014 Undergraduate Research Award (URA)
Hannah Barile, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Muscle Size and Specific Force along the Length of the Quadriceps in Older and Young Men and Women
Adelaide Murray, Health Management & Policy: Public Health
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Rosemary Caron, Health Management & Policy
Topic: Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Trends across New England State Universities: Student Knowledge, Attitude, and Beliefs for Targeted Influenza Prevention Efforts
Justin Walker, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Timothy Quinn, Kinesiology
Topic: The Viability of an 8-Minute Field Test for Estimation of Lactate Threshold
2014 Research Presentation Grant
Grace Ouellette, Nursing
Project Title: Conceptualizing and Measuring Care Coordination: Building a Framework
Conference: Academy Health’s 2014 Annual Research Meeting
Stephanie Winn, Nursing
Project Title: Quality of Postnatal Care for Mothers and Babies in Nepal
Conference: 26th Annual Eastern Nursing Research Society Scientific Session
Stephanie Winn, Nursing
Project Title: Quality of Postnatal Care for Mothers and Babies in Nepal
Conference: Posters on the Hill
2013 Undergraduate Research Award (URA)
Madeline Allen, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: The Relationship between the Strength-to-Weight Ratio and Self-Administered Disability Index in Older Adults
Kasey Lesner, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Sajay Arthanat, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Examining and Promoting the Role of Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities at Workplace
2013 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA
Matthew Bruton, Kinesiology: Athletic Training
Faculty Mentor: Prof. John Miller, Kinesiology
Topic: Quadriceps and Hamstrings Responses during Closed and Open- Chained Movements at Varying Velocities: Implications for ACL Injuries in Females
Kailee Collins, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerryellen Vroman, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Pet-Assisted Therapy Volunteerism: Understanding the Motives and Experiences that Sustain and Support Ongoing Participation
Emily Guild, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Exploration of Reported Social Engagement and Observed Quality of Social Interaction for Youth in Transition with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mary Holleran, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerryellen Vroman, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Peer Perceptions of Middle School Girls about Obesity and Their Friendship Preferences
2013 International Research Opportunities Program (IROP)
Stephanie Winn, Nursing
Research Site: Kathmandu, Nepal
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Foreign Faculty: Ms. Shanta Gautam, Little Angels College of Higher Studies
Topic: Factors Effecting the Utilization of Postnatal Care for Mothers and Babies in Rural Nepal
2013 Research Presentation Grant
Madeline Allen, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Project Title: Post Activated Pontentiation After a Bout of Low-Load Blood Flow Restricted Exercise
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine Congress
Christine Curtin, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: An Evaluation Process to Select iPad Learning Applications for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Conference: 2013 Canadian Occupational Therapy Conference
Natalie Gatlin, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Evaluating an Intervention Program Targeting the Quality of Social Interaction for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Conference: International AMPS Symposium
Dina Milano, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Project Title: Effects of Low-Load Blood Flow Restricted Exercise on Neuromuscular Recovery in College-Aged Females
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine Congress
Kelly Morris, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Self-Directed Learning Readiness and Self-Efficacy in Freshman Occupational Therapy Students
Conference: 2013 Canadian Occupational Therapy Conference
Megan Murnane, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Benefits of Team Sports for Adolescents with Learning Challenges
Conference: International AMPS Symposium
Olivia O’Hara, Health Management & Policy
Project Title: Assessing the Value of Program Relationships with Alumni
Conference: Association of University Programs in Health Administration
Kerrin O’Leary, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Goal-Directed Intervention on the Social Interaction of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Conference: International AMPS Symposium
2012 Undergraduate Research Award (URA)
Brandon Hall, Kinesiology: Athletic Training
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Erik Swartz, Kinesiology
Topic: Velocity and Acceleration of the Head and Torso during Emergency Shoulder Pad Removal
Samantha Scarneo, Kinesiology: Athletic Training
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Physiological Effects of Acute Bouts of Aquatic and Land Based Sprinting
2012 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Abroad
Kelly Morris, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerryellen Vroman, Occupational Therapy
Research Site: Dunedin, New Zealand
Topic: A Cross-Cultural Examination of the Readiness and Self-efficacy of Students Entering Occupational Therapy Programs in the USA and New Zealand
2012 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA
Neil Baroody, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Timothy Quinn, Kinesiology
Topic: The Effect of a Barefoot Running Training Program on Running Economy and Performance
Devon Casey, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Susan Merrill, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Using Qualitative Description to Understand How Mothers of Adolescents with Autism Experience and Prepare for their Child's Post-High School Transition
Dina Milano, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Topic: Effects of Blood Flow Restricted Exercise on Neuromuscular Recovery in Elderly Females
Emily Reddy, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Robert McGrath, Health Management & Policy
Topic: The Relationship between Opportunity, Participation, and Social Capital for Adolescents
2012 International Research Opportunities Program (IROP)
Sofia Cadime, Nursing
Research Site: Gaza, Mozambique
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Ms. Emilia Cumbane, Self employed Midwife
Topic: Learning from Tecnicos de Cirurgia and Enfermeiras de Saude Materna
2012 Research Presentation Grant
Amy Ma, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: A Comparative Analysis of Occupational Therapy Following Upper Extremity Therapy
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference & Expo
Kristen Manning, Nursing
Project Title: A Community Approach: Improving the Health and Wellness of People with Intellectual Disabilities
Conference: International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities World Congress
Briana Terrill, Nursing
Project Title: Identifying Gaps in Perceived Ability: Promoting Exercise in Young Adults with Disabilities
Conference: International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities World Congress
2012 Honors Thesis Grant
Liana Newcombe, Nursing
Jessica Hinkley, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Carolyn Tobin, Nursing
Topic: Understanding the Experience of Body Image & Weight Gain in Adolescent Pregnancy
Courtney Petzold, Family Studies
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerry Kazura, Family Studies
Topic: Community Building in a Kindergarten Classroom
2011 Undergraduate Research Award (URA)
Katie Hallam, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gerard Tobin, Nursing
Topic: Hospice Nurse Perceptions of the Hospice-Nursing Home Relationship
Bethany Murphy, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Topic: Neuromuscular Adaptations to Occlusive Resistance Training
Kathryn Vollinger, Kinesiology: Outdoor Education
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Jayson Seaman, Kinesiology: Outdoor Education
Topic: Successful Leadership in Adventure Education with Diverse Groups
2011 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA
Christine Curtin, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Sajay Arthanat, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Examining the Effectiveness of the iPad as an Educational Tool for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Natalie Gatlin, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Interventions for Social Interactions among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Christopher Logan, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Topic: Influence of Dynamic Joint Stiffness on Walking Economy in Obese and Normal Weight Older Adults
Amy Ma, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Barbara Prudhomme White, Occupational Therapy
Topic: A Comparative Analysis of Occupational Therapy following Hand Injuries
Megan E. Murnane, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. C. Douglas Simmons, Occupational Therapy
Topic: Benefits of Team Sports for Adolescents with Learning Challenges
Lisa Armstrong, Nursing
Christina Polito, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gerard Tobin, Nursing
Topic: Two Cultures of Caring: A Comparative Study of Nurses’ Perceptions and Experiences of Caring for People within a Hospice Context in the United Kingdom and the United States
2011 International Research Opportunities Program (IROP)
Rebecca Keyes, Nursing
Research Site: Kibuku/Pallisa District, Uganda
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Mr. Denis Medeyi, Salem Brotherhood
Topic: Helping Babies Breathe: Testing Its Implementation in Rural Uganda
Kristen Manning, Nursing
Research Site: Ulster, Northern Ireland
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Joan Hahn, Nursing
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Dr. Owen Barr, University of Ulster
Topic: Perceptions of Learning Disability Nurses and People with Learning Disabilities on Nurse/Patient Interaction
2011 Research Presentation Grant
Lauren Campbell, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Analyzing the Effect of Teacher- Directed Structure on Social Interaction of Children Using the ESI
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Mary Foley, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Comparison of Social Interaction of Deaf Children and Their Hearing Peers
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference
Bethany Murphy, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Project Title: Acute Effects of Blood Flow Restricted Exercise on Muscular Function and Central Activation
Conference: American College of Sports Medicine
Cathryn Reynolds, Kinesiology: Athletic Training
Project Title: Pre-Hospital Emergency Removal of Football Helmets Using Two Techniques
Conference: Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Conference
Heidi Shumila, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Project Title: Influence of Obesity on Gait and Metabolic Cost of Walking in Older Adults
Conference: New England American College of Sports Medicine
Samantha Townsend, Occupational Therapy
Project Title: Finding My Place: Promoting Change in School-Based Practice
Conference: American Occupational Therapy Association
2011 Honors Thesis Grant
Ashleigh Alario, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Pamela DiNapoli, Nursing
Thesis: Caffeine Knowledge of Pregnant Women and the Influence on Caffeine Consumption during Pregnancy
Valerie Cartier, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Pamela DiNapoli, Nursing
Thesis: Caffeine Knowledge of Pregnant Women and the Influence on Caffeine Consumption during Pregnancy
Amanda King, Family Studies
Faculty Mentor: Prof. John Nimmo, Family Studies
Thesis: Being Different: How Attitudes and Values toward Diversity Impact Bullying in Elementary Schools
2010 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) USA
Lauren Campbell, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Project: Analyzing the Effect of Teacher-Directed Structure on Social Interaction of Children Using the Evaluation of Social Interaction (ESI)
Mary Foley, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lou Ann Griswold, Occupational Therapy
Project: Comparison of Social Interaction of Deaf Children and Their Hearing Peers
Amy Ma, Occupational Therapy
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Barbara White, Occupational Therapy
Project: The Analysis of Intervention on Stressed Pregnant Women's Social Networks
Bethany Murphy, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Summer Cook, Kinesiology
Project: Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Central Activation and Peripheral Fatigue during Repeated Concentric Knee Extensions
Cathryn Reynolds, Kinesiology: Athletic Training
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Erik Swartz, Kinesiology
Project: Comparison of Emergency Helmet Removal Techniques
Heidi Shumila, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dain LaRoche, Kinesiology
Project: Impact of Obesity on Gait and Metabolic Cost of Walking in Older Adults
2010 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Abroad
Carolyn Gilooly, Occupational Therapy
Research Site: Belmopan, Belize
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerryellen Vroman, Occupational Therapy
Foreign Mentor: Ms. Lindy Jeffery, National Council on Aging
Project: Elder Care Day Program Development and Community Awareness of Dementia in Belize
2010 International Research Opportunities Program (IROP)
Rachael Butterfield, Nursing
Research Site: Pune, India
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Mrs. Jolly Singh, Tehmi Grant Institute of Nursing
Project: Parents as Mediators of Child Survival: A Descriptive Study of Care-Seeking for Sick Children in Pune, India
Maren Gray, Nursing
Research Site: Kumasi, Ghana
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Lynette Hamlin, Nursing
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Ms. Anne Hyre, Kumasi School of Midwifery
Project: A Qualitative Study of Ghanaian Midwifery Students’ and Teachers’ Values and Beliefs Regarding Family Planning and Abortion Services
Lauren Kasparian, Nursing
Research Site: Kumasi, Ghana
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Gene Harkless, Nursing
Foreign Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gabriel Boakye, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care KATH
Project: Sleeping in Safety: A Descriptive Study of Nurse Anesthetists in Ghana
2010 Undergraduate Research Award (URA)
Rachel Kralian, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Therese Willkomm, Occupational Therapy
Project: The Impact of Assistive Technology on Job Coach Prompting for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities
Elizabeth Mitropoulos, Nursing
Catherine Newkirk, Nursing
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Susan Fetzer, Nursing
Project: Maintaining the Patency of and Unclogging Nasogastric Tubes
2010 Research Presentation Grant
Lindsay Bergmann, Nursing
Project Title: A Qualitative Study of TASO’s Home-Based HIV Counseling and Testing Program in Rural Uganda
Conference: Eastern Nursing Research Society Meeting, Providence, RI
Rachel Kralian, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Project Title: Visual Acuity, Balance Control and the Automaticity of Walking in Older Women
Conference: New England College of Sports Medicine Conference, Providence, RI
Erica Millett, Kinesiology: Exercise Science
Project Title: Ankle Strength and Stiffness Predict Range of Motion during Walking in Older Adults
Conference: New England College of Sports Medicine Conference, Providence, RI
Allison Reilly, Nursing
Project Title: Cultural Reform in Acute Care: Learning from Australia’s Improving the Culture of Hospitals Project
Conference: Eastern Nursing Research Society Meeting, Providence, RI
2010 Honors Thesis Grant
Kaitlyn Mortimer, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Penelope Webster, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Thesis: Technology’s Effect upon Non-Verbal Communication: Looking at How Text-Based Communication Has Affected Tone of Voice Perception
Katie Parrish, Family Studies
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Kerry Kazura, Family Studies
Thesis: Sis for School, and a Second Untitled Book
Krista Stalzer, Family Studies
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Dora Chen, Family Studies
Thesis: The Value of Recess in Elementary Schools
