Research Posters

The Research Poster Session is sponsored by the Community of Colleges, Universities, and Research (CUR), the Assembly of Higher Education, and the Council for Accreditation.  During the 2024 Annual Conference, registered attendees can view the Research Posters during scheduled time slots in the Hub on June 7 - 9, 2024.

Corresponding authors/presenters will be available at their posters from 1:30 - 3:30 PM on Friday, June 7 to share research highlights and answer questions.

Poster# Title Presenter 

CUR Poster 1

 Pathway to Success; Unveiling the Professional Journey of African Immigrant Women in the United States Jane Opiri
CUR POSTER 2 The Impact of Gun Violence on the Mental Health of the Family in a City in Crisis (Baltimore) Glenda L. Lindsey 
CUR POSTER 3 The Bees and their Hive: Mutually Transformative Relationships Between the Retailing Firm, De Bijenkorf, and their Customer Base in the Post-War Period. Juliana F. Stewart
CUR POSTER 4 Exploration of student experiences using WikiEDU in a Family and Consumer Sciences course Jessica Nigg
CUR POSTER 5 Integrating Industry, the Educational Environment, and Sustainable Garment Production Mary Simpson
CUR POSTER 6 TEVET: Career and Technical Education in Zambia, Africa Natalie Heflin
CUR POSTER 7 The Emergence of Moral Disgust in Preschoolers Tonya Vandenbrink
CUR POSTER 8 “Make the Most of Yourself”: The case for an Organic National Cosmetic Culture in Britain in a Post-WWII Globalized World. Barbara Stewart
CUR POSTER 9

Housing Choice and the Importance of Ecological Sustainability: Do Demographics Influence Sentiment?

 Erin A. Hopkins
CUR POSTER 10

Graduate Research  "Intergenerational Linkages of Financial Debt Delinquency Behavior among Young Adults in the U.S."

 Lena Gan
CUR POSTER 11

Teens Serving Food Safely: Making a Difference for 21 Years

 Julie Garden-Robinson
CUR POSTER 12 Intergenerational Perspectives on Quality of Life, Current and Future Perceived Needs, Concerns and Services for Older Adults Aging in Place in Rural Mississippi Mariah McGee and Kayla Burnham
CUR POSTER 13

Highlighting Black Women Home Economist as the Spirit of Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Home Economics programs 

 Kristian Hogans
CUR POSTER 14

Connecting Undergraduate Student with Industry Professionals Through Entrepreneurship & Mentorship

 Bridgett Clinton Scott
CUR POSTER 15

An Exploration of Flat Pattern Design Teaching Pedagogies in the 21st Century

 Geetika Jaiswal
CUR POSTER 16 Critical Science: A Systematic Literature Review of Empirical Research (1979-2022)  Nicole Wanago

Presentation# Title Presenter 

CUR Oral 1

 Housing Choice and the Importance of Ecological Sustainability: Do Demographics Influence Sentiment? Erin A. Hopkins
CUR Oral 2 Teens Serving Food Safely: Making a Difference for 21 Years Julie Garden-Robinson
CUR Oral 3 Intergenerational Perspectives on Quality of Life, Current and Future Perceived Needs, Concerns and Services for Older Adults Aging in Place in Rural Mississippi Mariah McGee and Kayla Burnham
CUR Oral 4 Highlighting Black Women Home Economist as the Spirit of Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Home Economics programs  Dr. Kristian Hogans
CUR Oral 5 Connecting Undergraduate Student with Industry Professionals Through Entrepreneurship & Mentorship Bridgett Clinton Scott
CUR Oral 6 An Exploration of Flat Pattern Design Teaching Pedagogies in the 21st Century Geetika Jaiswal
CUR Oral 7 Critical Science: A Systematic Literature Review of Empirical Research (1979-2022)  Nicole Wanago


The undergraduate student posters are coordinated by the Assembly of Higher Education. The research and/or course project  should focus on: Advocacy & collaboration, leadership & association engagement, educational tools & resources, research & scholarship, and trends & innovations in the content areas of: Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism; Education and Training; Food Science and Nutrition; Health Management and Wellness; Housing and Interior Design; Human/Child Development and Family Relations; Personal and Family Finance; and Textiles, Apparel, and Retailing.

Poster# Research Title University

AHE Poster 1

 Show me more money:  Financial literacy for senior adults

Student:  Annabelle Yates
Faculty:  Dr. Amy Yates		 Louisiana Tech University
AHE Poster 2

Spirituality and Mental Health

Student:  Ella Inman
Faculty:  Dr Amy Yates

 Louisiana Tech University
AHE Poster 3 The Effects of Technology on the Lives of Children

Student(s): Anna Claire Thomas and Kaity Ratcliff
Faculty: Dr. Amy Yates

 Louisiana Tech University
AHE Poster 4 An Analysis of Previously Incarcerated Texas Tech University Students and Their Involvement with Post-Secondary Family and Consumer Sciences Courses and Programs

Student:  Chambre Clawson
Faculty:  Dr. Kyle Roberson

 Texas Tech University 
AHE Poster 5 The Sustainability Dilemma Among Gen Z

Student:  Cameren Golden
Faculty:  Dr. Jennifer Yang

 Marymount University 
AHE Poster 6 Developing as a Leader due to Piloting a Shift Lead Program  

Student:  Rachel Lily Silberman
Faculty:  Dr. Axton Betz-Hamilton and Dr. Monty Bohrer

 South Dakota State University
AHE Poster 7 The Dementia Village as Represented in Academic Literature 

Student:  Alyssa Johnson
Faculty:  Dr. Tonya Vandenbrink		 Louisiana Tech University
AHE Poster 8  An Analysis of the Relationship Between Parental Substance Abuse, Attachment, and Adolescent Development

Student:  Emily Johnson
Faculty:  Dr. Tonya Vandenbrink		 Louisiana Tech University
AHE Poster 9  What are the top five protective factors of healthy well-being in adolescents in foster care?

Student:  Grace Elaine Willcox
Faculty:  Dr. Tonya Vandenbrink		 Louisiana Tech University
AHE Poster 10

 Implementing the “You Can’t Say You Can’t Play” Rule in Classrooms to Encourage Equity and Inclusion: An Intervention Project Promoting Individual Well-Being Among First Graders and Capacity Building within an Elementary School

Student(s):  Julie Odom,, Heather Grace Kennedy Dendy, Mollie Blondin Owens, Dario Cosic
Faculty:  Dr. Julie Rutledge

 Louisiana Tech University
AHE Poster 11  From Farm to Fabric: Processing Southern University Grown Sheep’s Wool

Student:  Aliyah Payne
Faculty:  Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson		 Southern University and A & M College
AHE Poster 12

A Sartorial Analysis of the Seven Deadly Sins: The Intersectionality of Religion, Clothing and Emotions

Student:  Ja'Neice Allen

Faculty:  Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson

 Southern University and A & M College
AHE Poster 13

The Influence of Food Empathy on Food Security Engagement Practices among College Students

Student:  David Opiri, Suzzette Goldmon

Faculty:  Dr. Jane Opiri

 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
AHE Poster 14

Attitudes towards Purchase and Consumption of Hemp Apparel Products among College Students

Faculty:  Dr. Jane Opiri

Student:  Ford Havilla 

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
AHE Poster 15

Zero Waste Design Exploration

Student:  Rose Soma

Faculty:  Dr. Mary Simpson

 Western Michigan University

Poster# Research Title

CA Poster 1

Integrating the Family and Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge through the Maryland Affiliate Conference Planning

Faculty Member: Jacqueline M. Holland, EdD, CFCS

Students:  Layla Banks, Jennifer Carter, Raeann Ellison, Sierra Hill, Jasmin Johnson, Joi Jones, Llewellyn Means, Maryum Shadeed

Institution:  Morgan State University
CA Poster 2

Application of the Human Ecosystems Model in the Undergraduate Capstone Experience

Faculty Members: Blake Mudd & Barbara Stewart

Student: Cherokee Zarate

Institution: University of Houston
CA Poster 3

Elevating Students’ Knowledge Gained in the Classroom Through First-Hand Experiences

 Faculty Member:  Dr. Tonya Vandenbrink

Student: Talbot Cushing

Institution: Louisiana Tech
CA Poster 4

Encouraging Community Vitality Among Undergraduate Students via Professional Association Involvement

Faculty Members: Blake Mudd; Barbara Stewart

Student: Julia Pickell

Institution: University of Houston
CA Poster 5

Undergraduate Research Project: An In-depth Analysis of Recommerce Business Models

Faculty Members: Daeun; Chloe Shin;: Olivia Johnson; Barbara Stewart

Student: Elizabeth Flores

Institution: University of Houston

CA Poster 6

The Relationship between Self-Care and Physical, Mental/Emotional and Spiritual Health

Faculty Member: Ethel G. Jones

Student: Khara Fayne

Institution: Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

 

CA Poster 7

HEC YEAH to Wellness!


Faculty Member: Amy M. Yates, PhD, LMFT, CFLE

Student(s): Leah Blanton, Addison Bromley, Kayli Franklin, Skye Gregory, Anna Jones, Kelcie Sneed, and Anna Thomas

Institution: Louisiana Tech University

 

CA Poster 8

Fostering Experiential Learning Through a Fashion Micro-Business

Faculty Members: Melissa Abner, Erica Spurgeon, & Krystle Gremaud

Students: Esthela Garcia Nikaylah Gadson, Aubrey Summers, Nyle Pescascio

Institution: University of Central Missouri

CA Poster 9

Lights, Camera…Fashion!” Fashion Show

Faculty Member: Amber N. Roth, PhD, CFCS

Students: Tommie Jo Barker Miles, Malia Benson, Brooke Huffaker Longden

Institution: Carson-Newman University

 

CA Poster 10

Creating a Semester-wide “Research Scientific Writing Workshop for Undergraduate Students/Scholars” through College Level Partnerships in Enhancing Students Reasoning Aptitude & Engagement in Classroom

Faculty Member: Biswadeep Dhar, PhD

Students: Jada Wilkinson, Simala Wright, Nylah McClain, & Albert Ofosu

Institution: University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (UMES)

CA Poster 11

Learning beyond Borders: Cultivating Life Skills through Service Learning in Kenya

Faculy Member: Jane Opiri, Karleah Harris, Suzzette Goldmon, Pamela Moore

Students: Ford Havilland, Trenay Hayes, David Opiri, Justin Thomasson

Institution: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff