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Friday April 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, West Lobby
Friday April 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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Friday April 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, West Lobby
Friday April 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, West Lobby

12:30pm EDT

Opening and Keynote: A Fireside Chat with Professor Nigel Malcolm and Provost Kirsti Sandy
Friday April 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 101
The writing process, the personal journey, the latest work. Unscripted, relaxed, and insightful.
Friday April 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 101

1:30pm EDT

Digital Object Inspection with M.O.D.I
Friday April 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 175
This project presents the use of MODI, a modular object detection inspection system for precision optics applications. Designed by GeoPulse Solutions, MODI is a sensor device that integrates advanced imaging, precision movements, and custom software for device control and data analysis. The system supports high-resolution digital microscopy and multi-spectral imaging (MSI) spectroscopy. MODI can...
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Moderators
MJ
Speakers
PC
Friday April 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 175
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Computer Science, Chemistry, Precision Optics Departments

1:30pm EDT

‘Seeing’ Vision Trends in US Youth
Friday April 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 126
Eye care management is a concern for someone at any age, but certain disorders require action in childhood. Through use of the Medicaid Claims Vision and Eye Health Surveillance Survey (2016-2021), this study finds an increase in vision disorders that need to be treated in early childhood. Between 2016 and 2021 there has been an increase in Degenerative Myopia, a critical form of progressive...
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Moderators
MS
Speakers
PM
Friday April 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 126
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Physics Department

1:30pm EDT

Myth of the Teenage Girl
Friday April 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 129
“To be a woman is to perform”- Simone de Beauvoir Does my body provoke you? Growing up as women, no matter the decade, you may been conditioned to believe one thing: your body, their pleasure. This project argues that adolescent women have been misrepresented in a number of ways, through the lens of the camera. I will interrogate the patriarchal framing of female friendship, purity, sexuality...
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Moderators
MD
Speakers
PM
Friday April 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 129
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Film Department

1:30pm EDT

Writing and Publishing Internship Portfolio Presentations
Friday April 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 101
The English Department’s Writing and Publishing internship course provides an experiential learning opportunity for students at a professional site. This semester, students are interning at a variety of organizations including nonprofits, arts organizations, libraries, and campus offices. Student interns are learning about and contributing to their internship sites through a wide range of short-...
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Moderators
ME
Speakers
CB
EC
PJ
CG
MS
SV
Friday April 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 101
  Presentation Type: Panel Discussion, KSC Academic Programs, English Department

2:00pm EDT

Implementing the Toolbox Talk to Highlight Psychosocial Workplace Hazards.
Friday April 17, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 175
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace are a major issue affecting the physical and mental well being of workers in occupational settings. They also create a financial burden on the economy, particularly for companies that incur direct and indirect costs related to worker health and productivity. These risks contribute to workplace injuries, disabilities, and reduced overall functioning. This study...
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Moderators
MM
Speakers
PR
Friday April 17, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 175
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Safety Occupational Health Applied Sciences Department

2:00pm EDT

Predicting Pancreatogenic Disease Progression via Hybrid Physiological and Machine Learning Modeling
Friday April 17, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 126
The pancreas operates as two interconnected systems: one for digestion, exocrine, and one for blood sugar regulation, endocrine. While usually studied in isolation, these systems exert significant mechanical and chemical influence on one another. This project proposes a physiologically based pharmacokinetic model to simulate how digestive enzyme levels physically stress or support...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PM
Sponsors
N
N
Friday April 17, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 126
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Computer Science Department

2:45pm EDT

Chemistry Around Us: Using Sensory Analysis to Understand the Chemical Composition of Beer
Friday April 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 126
From the moment you crack open the can, take a sip, and look at the color of your favorite beer, your senses are playing a key role in decoding the chemical composition of the beverage. Inspired by my newfound career as a craft brewer at Frogg Brewing, this study takes a deep dive into how aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and the appearance of a fermented beverage directly relates to compounds found...
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Moderators
MB
Speakers
PB
Friday April 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 126
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, KSC Chemistry Department

2:45pm EDT

How We Know How Many Colors You Need To Color a Map (And Why You Might Need More) — An Overview of Empire Coloring
Friday April 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 175
The four-color theorem is a beautiful fact in math, showing that any political map can be colored in such a way that no two countries that share a border have the same color with only four colors. However, it may surprise you to learn this property is not often used in creating maps of countries. This talk will give an introduction to empire coloring — the reasons why many political maps may...
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Moderators
MK
Speakers
PF
Friday April 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 175
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Mathematics Department

2:45pm EDT

True Crime in Early America - A Case Study in Early American Criminal Trials
Friday April 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 129
What can we learn about social structures in early America from criminal trials and court documents? Student judges from Dr. Knouff's True Crime in Early America Spring 2025 class each present one of six significant cases from the early American period, analyzing their cultural significance and what they can tell us about social structures of the time. Themes of the cases include gender hierarchy,...
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Moderators
MG
Speakers
PA
AH
AR
IH
JD
TF
Friday April 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 129
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, History Department

2:45pm EDT

SURF 2025 Recipients Talk about Their Work
Friday April 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 101
In this panel, the recipients of the 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships will speak about their research and their experiences conducting research.
Moderators
MC
Speakers
PA
AD
DM
Sponsors
SA
Friday April 17, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 101
  Presentation Type: Panel Discussion, Mason Library, Center for Creative Inquiry

3:15pm EDT

Nicotinic Acid-Based Ionic Compounds: B3tter Ester Synthesis
Friday April 17, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 126
The Fischer esterification is an organic reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol to form an ester. Esters contribute to a wide variety of relevant molecules from flavors and fragrances to pharmaceuticals. The current reaction conditions use corrosive catalysts, require long reaction times, and generate excess chemical waste. Recently, a series of ionic compounds derived from nicotinic...
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Moderators
MD
Speakers
PH
PG
Sponsors
ER
NS
Friday April 17, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 126
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Chemistry Department

3:15pm EDT

TRAP Laws and Abortion Rates: A Local Projections Difference-in-Differences Approach
Friday April 17, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 129
Even before Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, state legislatures found ways to limit access to abortion, namely through Targeted Regulations of Abortion Providers or TRAP laws, which sidestepped the federal protection of the right to an abortion by placing excessively burdensome requirements on abortion providers.This study will examine the impact of TRAP laws on women’s labor mobility using...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PE
Friday April 17, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 129
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Economics Department

4:00pm EDT

Workforce Development in a Rapidly Evolving Demographic Landscape
Friday April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room126
All over the United States, there are a plethora of issues new Americans face while trying to settle here. The same issues apply to new Americans in Keene, NH, and there are significantly less resources to support them. Research findings indicate a significant disconnect between businesses in Keene, NH and support organizations that help new Americans find employment. This disconnect leads to an...
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Moderators
MT
Speakers
PB
Friday April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room126
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, KSC Academic Programs, Management Department

4:00pm EDT

The Grubman Family Collection - What we can learn from Holocaust survivors and their descendants
Friday April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room129
The Grubman Family Collection, initially intended to be a travelling trunk for students to learn about the Holocaust, is a collection donated by Dr. Jim Grubman and developed by Cohen Institute Archive Fellow Amarrah Gates and Assistant Archivist and Digital Archivist Mary Meagher. The collection consists of an oral history interview, learning materials for educators, and digitized documents,...
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Moderators
MR
Speakers
PA
Friday April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room129
  Presentation Type: Oral Presentation, Mason Library, Mason Library Archives and Special Collections and the Cohen Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

4:00pm EDT

Communication Internship Panel
Friday April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 101
This Internship panel will feature Communication majors/minors who have participated in a variety of off-campus internships while at Keene State College. Students will share their experiences, specific skills developed, how this work complements their coursework and/or post-graduation career plans. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.
Moderators
MK
Speakers
KC
LD
PE
HT
Friday April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Putnam Science Center, Room 101
  Presentation Type: Panel Discussion, KSC Academic Programs, Communications Department

5:00pm EDT

Writing Together, Writing for Fun: The Center for Research & Writing, Bricowlage, and the KSC Archives
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
With the help of a PepsiCo grant, Keene State's Center for Research & Writing collaborated with Bricowlage to host "This Picture is Worth 100 Words" contest. The Center's tutors worked with the KSC Archives staff to choose 20 images representing life at Keene State over the years. These pictures were distributed around campus with the hope of inspiring student writers. Students were encouraged to...
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Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Exhibit, KSC Academic Programs

5:00pm EDT

A Community-Based, Multi-Component Intervention to Address Homelessness, Substance Use Disorder, and Overdose Risk in the Monadnock Region by Integrating Policy Engagement, Harm Reduction, and Education: A Capstone Research Project
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
This case study examines the interconnected public health challenges of homelessness, substance use disorder, and overdose in the Monadnock Region. Conducted in collaboration with the Center for Population Health at Cheshire Medical Center , the project applied the frameworks of Healthy People 2030 and Healthy Monadnock to design a three-pronged community health strategy. The approach focused on...
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Moderators
MM
Speakers
HC
MG
PL
PK
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Health Sciences Department

5:00pm EDT

A quantitative ways to predict occupations replacement by AI by 2036
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming work by automating and redesigning many routine cognitive tasks, including summarization, drafting, coding, scheduling, and basic analysis. These tasks are increasingly converted into low-cost software actions that benefit firms and reduce human workload. As most companies adopt AI across their services, this paper seeks to predict which...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PB
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Computer Science and Mathematics Departments

5:00pm EDT

AI-Generated Art and Its Economic and Ethical Impacts on Human Artists
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Art generated by Artificial Intelligence is causing real problems for actual, talented, human artists. While artists often spend years developing technical skills, personal style, and creative voice, AI systems produce images in seconds by drawing on large public datasets of existing artwork. This leads to fewer people hiring human artists. Beyond this economic impact, AI-generated art raises...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PA
RM
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Computer Science Department

5:00pm EDT

An Investigation into the Properties of Vanadium Haloperoxidases
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Enzymes are specialized proteins that serve as catalysts for numerous chemical reactions necessary for survival. Enzymes contain active sites which are portions of the protein responsible for the overall chemical reactivity. Certain fields of chemistry focus on the synthesis of small molecules that resemble this active site and maintain its natural chemical reactivity. A group of chemicals...
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Moderators
MB
Speakers
PD
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Chemistry Department

5:00pm EDT

Analyzing Cepheid Variable Stars Using Physical and Statistical Models
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Cepheid variables are stars that undergo periodic pulsations caused by internal physical processes, producing predictable changes in brightness over time. Astronomers measure these variations using photometric observations; however, continuous data collection is often limited by seasonal visibility, weather, and telescope access. As a result, observational data frequently contain gaps and scatter...
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Moderators
MK
Speakers
JG
AL
RL
PA
HG
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Physics Department

5:00pm EDT

Arsenic Toxicity in Mammalian Cells
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Arsenic is a known carcinogen and environmental pollutant commonly found in ground water throughout New England. The reliance on private wells and lenient, water-testing laws in New Hampshire has increased health concerns across the state, where more than 10% of the population is estimated to be chronically exposed to high levels of Arsenic. Previous studies on Arsenic's effect on mammalian cells...
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Moderators
MP
Speakers
PI
Sponsors
N
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Keene State College Department of Biology

5:00pm EDT

Assessment of Indoor Air Quality Parameters in Occupied Classrooms: A Field Evaluation of Ventilation Performance
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a critical component of occupant comfort, cognitive performance, and overall environmental health in educational settings. This field-based evaluation examines changes in key IAQ parameters—carbon dioxide (CO₂), oxygen, temperature, and relative humidity—at the beginning and end of regularly scheduled class sessions using a GrayWolf Indoor Air Quality Monitor....
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Moderators
MS
Speakers
PS
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Safety Occupational Health Applied Sciences Department

5:00pm EDT

Assessment of Mold and Indoor Air Quality in Off-Campus Student Housing
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
This project assesses mold presence and indoor air quality conditions in selected off-campus student rental houses. The objective is to apply industrial hygiene sampling methods to evaluate environmental conditions and interpret laboratory findings using established guidance values. Students will collect airborne mold samples using calibrated sampling pumps and spore trap cassettes while also...
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Moderators
MS
CR
Speakers
JG
PJ
AT
MV
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Safety Occupational Health Applied Sciences Department

5:00pm EDT

Beyond Blueprints: Why Artificial Intelligence Supports but Cannot Replace Architects
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into architectural practice, questions have been raised about whether AI systems could one day replace human architects. While AI technologies can assist with tasks such as drafting, modeling, and data analysis, they lack human judgment, intuition, and originality that are essential to architectural design. Creativity, emotional...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PM
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Computer Science Department

5:00pm EDT

Catalyzing Change: A Greener Approach
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Green chemistry is the design of chemical processes that reduce or eliminate hazardous substances, minimize waste, and use safer, renewable materials. Guided by these principles, our work in Dr. Anderson’s lab focuses on developing more environmentally friendly conditions for forming an amide, a common functional group in organic chemistry. Traditionally, this reaction uses diethyl ether, a...
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Moderators
MB
Speakers
PJ
SK
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Chemistry Department

5:00pm EDT

Defining Professionalism and Civility in the Modern Workplace: A Faculty-Mentored Foundational Literature Review
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Professionalism and civility are frequently cited as essential components of effective workplace culture; however, definitions and behavioral expectations vary across disciplines and industries. This faculty-mentored foundational literature review examines how professionalism and civility are defined in contemporary workplace research and identifies the behaviors associated with those definitions....
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Moderators
MS
Speakers
PK
SH
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Safety Occupational Health Applied Sciences Department

5:00pm EDT

Developing The Origins of Sacred Perceptions Scale
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Sacredness as a psychological construct has not received much critical attention in the field of psychology due to a tradition of associating it with Christian spirituality by default. Recent endeavors have moved towards a more secular definition with limited success. In this study, a scale which quantitatively provides evidence towards a secular model of sacredness including but not limited to...
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Moderators
HF
MP
Speakers
PM
Sponsors
KC
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Psychology Department

5:00pm EDT

Do Gender and Empathy Predict Guilty Verdicts for Sex Trafficked Survivors?
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
This study examined whether gender and empathy predict guilty verdicts for a sex-trafficked survivor in a mock trial. Using data from 196 U.S. adults, results showed that women reported greater empathy for the survivor, and individuals with lower empathy were more likely to render a guilty verdict. Men were 181% more likely than women to find the survivor guilty. Findings highlight the importance...
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Moderators
MP
Speakers
PA
Sponsors
CG
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Psychology Department

5:00pm EDT

Effect of Chronic Environmental Arsenic on Life History of Daphnia
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Arsenic is a widespread environmental toxin that commonly contaminates groundwater in New England and poses significant global public health risks. As a known carcinogen, arsenic exposure has been associated with long-term health consequences that may persist across generations. While many studies have examined the short-term effects of acute arsenic toxicity, far fewer have evaluated...
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Moderators
MP
Speakers
PA
NP
Sponsors
N
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Biology Department

5:00pm EDT

Evidence-Based Programming through Mobile Health Clinics: Access to Healthcare in Rural New Hampshire
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Rural residents in New Hampshire’s Monadnock region experience significant healthcare barriers, including geographic isolation and transportation challenges. This has led to higher chronic disease and mortality rates in the area. Guided by the Social Ecological Model, this intervention proposes a mobile health clinic to provide free screenings, immunizations and health education. The...
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Moderators
MM
Speakers
HL
PK
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Health Sciences Department

5:00pm EDT

Green Chemistry in the Loop: Developing Sustainable Ring-Closing Metathesis Conditions
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Ring-closing metathesis (RCM) reactions are organic chemistry transformations that have won the Nobel prize and are now widely used in the industrial production of pharmaceuticals and polymers. However, these reactions are commonly performed in hazardous solvents such as dichloromethane. This work explores the development of greener RCM conditions that align with the 12 Principles of Green...
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Moderators
MB
Speakers
PE
Sponsors
SG
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Chemistry Department

5:00pm EDT

HoneyPod
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
This project originated as a student-led architectural concept that evolved into a professional partnership with the Softwood Lumber Board, the world’s premier softwood organization. Tasked with showcasing the versatility of softwood species, our team designed the HoneyPod: a modular, collapsible space designed to define intimate environments within larger architectural spaces. We addressed...
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Moderators
MR
Speakers
EC
PE
EG
Sponsors
SL
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: poster, KSC Academic Programs, Architecture Department

5:00pm EDT

Impact of Evening Meal Timing on Sleep, Cognitive Performance, and Physiological Arousal
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
This study examined how late-night eating influences stress, sleep, and cognitive performance in college-aged individuals. Participants consumed a final early (7–8 pm) or late (10 pm–12 am) meal and abstained from caffeine and alcohol. The next morning, they completed a stress-inducing task, mood scales, and physiological measures, such as blood pressure and skin conductance, while fasted....
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Moderators
MH
Speakers
PE
Sponsors
CG
NI
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Neuroscience Program

5:00pm EDT

Integrated STEM Curriculum
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
STEM learning is most powerful when students see how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)  work together in the real world rather than as separate classroom units.  In response, we created a multiweek integrated STEM unit for third-grade learners centered on sea turtles. The unit engages students in learning about six sea-turtle species while intentionally aligning activities...
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Moderators
MS
Speakers
PL
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, STEM for Educators Program

5:00pm EDT

Maternal Health and Newborn Care
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a critical health crisis stemming from inadequate access to resources. Our program targets New Hampshire women aged 16-25 through three strategic pillars: Education, Community, and Policy. We propose interactive educational websites and local Planned Parenthood classes to build literacy and support networks. Crucially, we advocate for extending maternity leave from...
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Moderators
MM
Speakers
KD
KD
JG
PK
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Health Sciences Department

5:00pm EDT

New Methods for Identifying Important Structures in a Neural Network Model of the Brain
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Combinatorial Threshold-Linear Networks (CTLNs) are a neural network model that is used to simulate the firing rates of neurons. This model is based on a system of differential equations that compute the firing rates of each neuron in the system. In particular, we are interested in a special family of CTLNs called core motifs. Identifying these core motifs is integral to extrapolating CTLN...
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Moderators
MC
Speakers
PO
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Mathematics Department

5:00pm EDT

Outlier School Districts in the New Hampshire Education Funding System
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
New Hampshire funds its K-12 education system primarily through local property taxes, with the state contributing only a small percentage of the total school budget. This makes New Hampshire unique among the New England states, which fund schools primarily through broad base taxes, and creates a wide disparity in school funding conditions. This case study aims to take a closer look at three...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PF
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Education Department

5:00pm EDT

Preventative Policing in Cybercrime
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
What if cybercrime could be stopped before it happens? Using data from the FBI Internet Crime Report this project adapts predictive policing, traditionally used for physical crimes, to analyze cybercrime data, uncovering patterns in who is targeted and how. Focusing on high-risk groups, especially adults aged 60 and older, reveals not only key vulnerabilities but also actionable prevention...
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Moderators
MS
Speakers
PY
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Physics Department

5:00pm EDT

Proposing Novel Metrics Tracking Disaster Recovery Progress
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
During scenarios of housing damage after a natural disaster, decision-making occurs under pressure to rebuild. The expediency associated with disruptive events and the corresponding time constraints for damage evaluation are compounded by a historical lack of allocated resources that can limit recovery and lead to undesired impacts (e.g., gentrification, forced migration). The objective of this...
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Moderators
MD
Speakers
PC
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Construction Management Progra

5:00pm EDT

Pros and Cons of Learning with AI in K-12 Education
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
This research project examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is affecting the way students learn and understand information. With the growing use of AI tools in schools, many students now rely on AI to help complete assignments and study for classes. While these tools can support learning, there is concern that overuse may reduce critical thinking, change study habits, and limit long-term...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PJ
AS
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Computer Science Department

5:00pm EDT

Shoulder-Specific MSD Assessment as a New Tool in the Safety Toolbox
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
In this study, we developed a new shoulder-specific musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) assessment tool designed to address a critical gap in traditional ergonomic evaluations. It systematically captures both personal and physical risk factors associated with shoulder-related MSDs. The tool development was completed in the Fall 2025 semester. This Spring 2026, it will be tested in actual workplace...
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Moderators
ML
Speakers
PJ
Sponsors
SR
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Safety Occupational Health Applied Sciences Department

5:00pm EDT

Solvent Effects on the Photodecomposition of Potassium Tetrachloroaurate
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Photodecomposition involves the breakdown of chemical compounds due to the absorption of light energy. The rate at which a compound decomposes may vary due to several different factors, including what is present in the chemical’s environment and the wavelength (i.e., color) of light used. We have measured the photodecomposition rate of the compound tetrachloroaurate when exposed to ultraviolet...
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Moderators
MJ
Speakers
JJ
PI
Sponsors
N
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Chemistry Department

5:00pm EDT

Somatic Responses to Arsenic Exposure in Keystone Species Daphnia
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Arsenic contamination of drinking water is a major global health concern, including in parts of New Hampshire. Originating from both natural and anthropogenic sources, arsenic exposure is associated with severe health outcomes, although its precise mechanisms of toxicity remain incompletely understood. Tissue-specific vulnerability further complicates risk assessment, as certain organs may...
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Moderators
MP
Speakers
PM
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Biology Department

5:00pm EDT

Supporting Students with Disabilities through AI-Driven Assistive Technology in Higher Education
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
As advances in artificial intelligence and digital technology continue to reshape higher education, assistive technologies have become increasingly important in supporting students with disabilities. While assistive technologies have the potential to create more inclusive learning environments, access to these tools is often uneven, and many students remain unaware of the resources available to...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PL
VM
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Communications Department

5:00pm EDT

The Coupling of Suzuki and Green Chemistry
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
The palladium catalyzed Suzuki coupling is a widely utilized method for carbon-carbon bond formation in pharmaceuticals and other industries. My research aims to evaluate the effect of applying green chemistry principles to the suzuki coupling, specifically focusing on alternative solvent systems, less hazardous materials, and energy efficient reaction routes. Green chemistry focuses on...
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Moderators
MB
Speakers
PG
Sponsors
AN
ER
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Chemistry Department

5:00pm EDT

The Mental Health Consequences of Feminine Expectations for Women Across Sexual Orientations
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
The purpose of the current study is to investigate how societal expectations of femininity relate to women’s mental health across sexual orientations. While existing research has examined the mental health outcomes associated with conformity to feminine norms among women, much of this work has focused primarily on heterosexual populations. As a result, the unique experiences of lesbian,...
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Moderators
PP
ME
DM
Speakers
PK
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Department of Psychology

5:00pm EDT

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Aviation and Aerial Devices
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Throughout the history of aviation and warfare, aircraft and weapons systems have been primarily designed and operated by humans, with large-scale mechanization emerging only in the twentieth century. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to influence both civilian aviation and military operations, particularly through the development of unmanned aerial vehicles. This study examines the...
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Moderators
MW
Speakers
PC
EM
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Computer Science Department

5:00pm EDT

ThriveED: A Case Study in Countering Adverse Childhood Experiences in Adolescents
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are a prevalent challenge among adolescents ages 10-19. ACEs are associated with negative short and long-term health, behavioral and educational outcomes, with greater exposure resulting in the increased risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, and reduced educational and occupational opportunities. This case study envisions a program which would aim...
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Moderators
MM
Speakers
AL
PS
JT
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Health Sciences Department

5:00pm EDT

U.S. Abortion Restrictions and Birth Rates in the Wake of Dobbs
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
In June of 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to eliminate the constitutional right to abortion, overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision and granting authority to regulate abortions to individual state legislatures. Abortion policy at the state level can take many different forms, including bans on the basis of gestational period,...
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Moderators
MS
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Physics Department

5:00pm EDT

Women in STEM and Their Pay
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
Women in the United States currently face a gender pay gap of earning only 81 cents to the man’s dollar. This project focuses on the pay gap within STEM jobs. Is the pay gap potentially related to the low amounts of women we have seen in STEM jobs over the years? This is an important element to discuss and research as it provides clear evidence on if women are being treated fairly in the...
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Moderators
MS
Speakers
PR
Friday April 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Mason Library, First Floor
  Presentation Type: Poster, KSC Academic Programs, Data Analytics Program
 

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