Research and Creative Activity Day Is April 17
West Chester University’s annual Research and Creative Activity Day showcases excellence
in academic inquiry from all of the University’s six colleges and two schools in a
celebration of knowledge and discovery. Nearly 150 faculty and students are participating
in this year’s program on Wednesday, April 17, held in Sykes Student Union ballrooms
(110 West Rosedale Avenue) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day’s activities are free
and open to the public.
In both oral and poster presentations, these scholars discuss their research, including on such topics as:
- How contemplative practices such as mindfulness and breathing exercises help athletes, college students, and others.
- Training healthcare professionals in culinary medicine and food sensory evaluation incorporating the science of food and medical nutrition therapy.
- Parenting and well-being intervention for adolescent mothers in Chester County.
- Developing algorithms for object tracking and facial detection using drones.
Associate Provost for Research and Creative Activity Cheryl Neale-McFall points out a new element this year: a series of faculty panels (Sykes Theater, ground floor). The following faculty will present their experiences with applying for and receiving grant funding; working with students in research and creative activities; and managing internal and external grants:
College of Arts and Humanities (9:30 to 10:20 a.m.): Dyan Neary, Laquana Cooke, Michelle Blake, Emily Aguiló Pérez, Michael Burns, Tim Doughtery.
College of Health Sciences and College of Business and Public Management (10:30 to 11:20 a.m.): Reva M. Zimmerman, Danielle Yocom, Nancy Barker, Michelle Kaulback, Chiwoneso Tinago, Ebru Isgin, Susan Fiorentino, Jaeyong Choi.
College of Education and Social Work (12 to 12:50 p.m.): Erin Hipple, Jade Burris, Jackie Van Schooneveld, Orkideh Mohajeri, Pauline Schmidt, Matthew Kreuger-Ross.
College of Science and Mathematics (1to 1:50 p.m.): Megan Fork, Zachary Voras, Kimberly Mullane, Danielle Chirdon, Ashik Bhuiyan, Linda Stevenson, Sean Buskirk.
For more information, visit the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website or email research@wcupa.edu.