Interdisciplinary Research Think Tank

Think Tank mini-grants support both theoretical and applied faculty-student research projects in all fields. Such projects seek to enhance local, national, and global well-being, while exploring diverse research agendas—from developmental disabilities to dinosaur bite marks or harmful algae.

Education

McCabe, Helen, PhD, BCBA
  • Lydia Librizzi (Applied Behavior Analysis): Effect of Behavior Skills Training on Stimulus Control Transfer Procedures for Teachers of Adults with Developmental Disabilities
    • Poster presented at the 48th Annual Applied Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Convention, May 28–30, 2022, Boston, MA. 

Natural Sciences

D’Amore, Domenic, PhD
  • Rachel Adolf: A Research Study of Theropod Dinosaur Bite Marks at the Cedar Mountain Formation
Montross, Caitlyn, PhD & Whorley, Sarah, PhD
  • Hannah Laird: Glyphosate's Effect on TOC Concentrations in Aquatic Habitats 
    • Poster presented at the 60th Annual Northeast Algal Symposium (NEAS), Apr 8–10, 2022, Burlington VT. 
Whorley, Sarah, PhD
  • Dylan Normandin: Identification and Characterization of Harmful Algal Bloom in Ellicott Creek
    • Poster presented at the 60th Annual Northeast Algal Symposium (NEAS), Apr 8–10, 2022, Burlington VT. 

Visual & Performing Arts (Graphic Design, Leadership & Entrepreneurship in the Arts)

Waterhouse, Robert, PhD, Shanahan, Dan, MA, & Piatko, John, BA, in collaboration with C. Ann Kelly, BA, Associate Director of Technology Support
  • Gina Fumerelle, Sara Malay, Maria Sciortino, Chloe Silvashy: Design for Outdoor Projection of Student Art Projects

Other Student Scholarship/Conference Presentations

Athletic Training

Corinne Edwards
  • Scheid, J. L., Edwards, C., Seils, M., & West, S. L. (2022). “Perceived Exertion during Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity while Mask Wearing: A Quantitative and Qualitative Pilot Study.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), 5698. doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095698
  • Scheid, J. L., Edwards, C.*, Seils, M., & West, S. L. “Ratings of Perceived Exertion during Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity while Mask Wearing.” American College of Sports Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting, May 31–Jun 4, 2022, San Diego, CA. Poster.

Student Awards & Recognitions

Visual & Performing Arts (Animation)

Samuel Fesmire
  • 31st Artie Award, Outstanding Leading Actor In A Play for “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” All For One Theatre Productions, Oct 28–Nov 14, 2021, Shea's 710 Theatre, Buffalo, NY. Awarded June 2022.
43rd Telly Awards, May 2022 

Project supervision by Profs. Mike Jones & Ashley Tinkey

Silver Telly Winners (General — Non-Broadcast):

  • Kelsey Mahoney, “Wild Remedies”
  • Jessica Ochs, “Memory Lane”
  • Kyle Payne, “Muscle Beach Party of Awesomeness” 

Bronze Telly Winners (General — Non-Broadcast):

  • Jarred Lee, “Dinolords”
  • Katherine Leising, “Circulation”