2025: 2nd Annual Event | Molloy Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference

The 2nd Annual Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference will be held on April 28, 2025, from 5pm to 8pm. Submissions will open on January 15, 2025 and close on March 28, 2025.

For more information about submissions or for a list of resources to assist with undergraduate research please visit the Student Submissions page on the Digital Commons LibGuide.

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Full Schedule
2025
Monday, April 28th
5:00 PM

Welcome

Jaime Vitrano, Ph.D., Molloy University
Brian Reed, Ph.D., Molloy University
James Lentini, D.M.A., President, Molloy University
Michelle Piskulich, Ph.D., Provost, Molloy University
Audrey Cohan, Ed.D., Dean, Research, Scholarship and Graduate Studies, Molloy University

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM

5:15 PM

An Efficient Deep Learning Model for Stock Market Prediction

Ayobami Makinde
Arturo Franco

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:15 PM - 5:22 PM

5:22 PM

A Multidisciplinary Perspective of Stakeholders’ Barriers, Facilitators, and Roles in Aiding Young AAC Users

Kara Hurdle, Molloy University

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:22 PM - 5:29 PM

5:29 PM

Creating A Sustainable Gracious Space for University Students

Cassidy Shillingford

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:29 PM - 5:36 PM

5:36 PM

Learning Clinical Skills Through Digital Methods: A Focus on Simulation in Virtual Reality

Asecera Credle
Kaitlin Brooks, Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:36 PM - 5:43 PM

5:43 PM

Questions for Oral Platform # 1

Elizabeth A. Suter Ph.D., Molloy University
Audrey Michlig, Molloy University

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:43 PM - 5:50 PM

5:55 PM

A time for Posters and Refreshments

MURC Faculty Committee, Molloy University

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Applications of Naïve Bayesian Classifiers to linearly separable and inseparable data

Oswaldo Ramirez

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Breathe Easy: Student Nurses Address the Problem of Asthma in the Community

Catherine Reilly, Molloy University
Jiana Babu, Molloy University
Lindsey Stevenson, Molloy University
Lily Gosin, Molloy University
Victoria LoGiudice, Molloy University

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

CONNECT Program @ Molloy University (MU): Helping Neurodiverse students achieve in higher education

Maeve Ryan
Britney Vokshi

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Evaluating and Refining Study Strategies Measurement: Preparations for a Longitudinal Study on Self-Regulated Learning

Amira Hishmeh

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Harnessing Native Botanicals to Combat Dense Breast Cancer: Targeting Oxidative Stress and Senescence

Doriah Thomas, Molloy University

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

MCF-7 Dense Breast Cancer Cells Modulate Stress Through Senescence

Lara Donadio, Molloy University
Moses Alfonso, Molloy University
Josiah Philip, Molloy University
Tyler Zatarain, Molloy University

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Music Therapy for Schizophrenia: Can RNs Support Neurologically-Informed, Nonpharmacologic Interventions?

David Belcher, Molloy University
Sarah Bock, Molloy University
Emily Chavarria, Molloy University
Jennifer Petruccelli, Molloy University

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Neurotypical Parents' Understanding of "Gestalt Language"

Virginia Gallagher

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Perceptions of clients, student clinicians and clinical supervisors in Communication Sciences and Disorders clinics housed in universities

Gabriella Kouletsis, Molloy University
Kara Hurdle, Molloy University

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Perceptions of the Effects of Parental Absence on Attachment Disruptions in Children of Immigrants in College Students

Sara Orellana

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Physiological Characterization of Yeast Strains: Growth, Biofilm Formation, and Metabolic Capabilities

Natalie Moussa

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Test-taking on anxiety levels

Shyann Boyd

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

The Influence of Music Tempo on Recall of Concrete and Abstract Words

Julia Drago, Molloy University

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

The Influence of New Media vs Traditional Media on Consumer behavior

Johanna Vargas Baez

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

The MC1R Pathway: A Potential Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Alessandra Borsellino

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

5:55 PM

Time of day and caffeine intake on memory

Kathleen Barker

H239, 2nd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

5:55 PM - 6:55 PM

7:00 PM

Keynote Address: Becoming Human Through Research

Elizabeth A. Suter Ph.D., Molloy University

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

7:00 PM - 7:15 PM

7:15 PM

Perceptions of Speech Sound Disorders Among Future Educators: Implications for Inclusive Classrooms

Kelly McCarthy, Molloy University

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

7:15 PM - 7:22 PM

7:22 PM

Applying Deep Learning Models to Classify Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to Support Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease

Abner Rivera
Tyler Persaud

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

7:22 PM - 7:29 PM

7:29 PM

The Association between Bilingualism and Voice Quality in Spanish-English Bilingual Speakers: A Systematic Review

Alyn Calzada, Molloy University
Maria Sosa, Molloy University

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

7:29 PM - 7:36 PM

7:36 PM

Kyra's Champions

Aabis Chawdhary

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

7:36 PM - 7:43 PM

7:43 PM

Questions for Oral Platform # 2

Michael A. Marino Ed.D., Molloy University
Ashley Beaujuin, Molloy University

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

7:43 PM - 7:50 PM

7:50 PM

Deans' presentation of certificates to MURC student presenters

Jamie Vitrano, Ph.D., Molloy University
Gina Florio, Ph.D. Dean, School of Arts and Sciences, Molloy University
Marcia Gardner, Ph.D., RN, CPNP, CPN, ANEF Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Molloy University
Adrienne Carroll-Conlon, M.B.A. Interim Dean, School of Business, Molloy University
Melissa McCardle, Ph.D. Interim Dean, School of Education and Human Services, Molloy University

H339, 3rd floor, Barbara H. Hagan Center for Nursing

7:50 PM - 8:00 PM