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Several Centenary University students selected to present research at University’s showcase

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) —Centenary University highlighted outstanding research, projects, and professional experiences by 16 students at Centenary’s Showcase 2024 on Thursday, April 4.

Centenary student researchers and interns are mentored throughout the process by faculty who are experts in their fields.

“At Centenary University, independent research and opportunities such as study abroad and professional projects shape the academic experiences of our students,” explained Amy D’Olivo, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs. “Beginning as early as freshman year, Centenary students have the option to work alongside faculty on in-depth research related to their field of study. These experiences often aren’t available to undergraduates at larger universities, and set Centenary alumni apart on applications for graduate school and employment.”

Associate Professor of Sports and Entertainment Management David Perricone, who coordinated the annual event, announced that the following students were selected as presenters: 

NEW JERSEY
 
Bergen County:
  • Norwood—Eve Foote, “Embracing Diversity: Advocating for a Restorative Practices Course for Education Undergraduates,” honors capstone
Burlington County:
  • Marlton—Hannah Kent, “Reactivity to novel object presentation in regular and low light settings in horses,” honors capstone
  • Roebling—Izabella Staub-Mahoney, “How Air Pollution Affects Health Outcomes in Counties in New Jersey”
Hunterdon County:
  • Califon—Sophia Wayner, “The Masterson Method in EAS Settings,” honors capstone
  • Lebanon Township—Olivia Kondroski-Marion, “Blood Clotting Differentials Based on Phenotype,” honors capstone
  • Oldwick—Nicole Manton, “Facial Symmetry and Attractiveness”
Morris County:
  • Landing—Jayden Pennella, “Facial Symmetry and Attractiveness;” Ciara Rodriquez, “The Gender Disparities of Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses” and “Psychiatric and Behavioral Systems in Developing Nations”
  • Rockaway—Joseph Porretta, “Cortisol and Mood in Virtual Pregnant Women: Exercise Impact”
Sussex County:
  • Andover—Ashley Buchman, “Investigating Water Quality in Interconnected Bodies of Water in Northern New Jersey”
  • Sussex—Kayla Diee, “Open Book: Correctional Education”
Warren County:
  • Great Meadows—Thomas Morris, “Investigating Water Quality in Interconnected Bodies of Water in Northern New Jersey”
  • Hackettstown—Emily Peshkopia, “Study Abroad in Sydney”
  • Port Murray—Nikolai Osadtsia, “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)”

MARYLAND

  • Columbia—Mathias O’Neil, “Innovation at Centenary University: Creating Connected Lifelong Learners,” honors capstone
  • Salisbury—Laura Puente, “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)”
PENNSYLVANIA
  • Effort—Michael Tichy, “Tri-Alpha: Centenary University’s First-Generation College Student Honor Society,” honors capstone

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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