Centenary University highlighted outstanding research, projects, and professional experiences by 17 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

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Centenary University offers extraordinary learning opportunities that empower students to develop intellectually, emotionally, and interculturally—keys to career and personal success. Under the leadership of President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., the University aspires to advance its reputation as a world class institution offering innovative programs, including the world’s first Master of Arts in Happiness Studies, to lift the future for our students and local communities.