Social Sciences Student Projects Day

Join the social science scholars as they present their work on a variety of engaging and relevant topics.   

                                                         SCHEDULE OF SESSIONS

8:00 – 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST

Millennium Flame Outside the North Entrance to Kapelski Lobby

8:45-12:00 p.m. Social Science Presentations

Kapelski 101

8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Social Science Presentations – Kapelski 101 Zoom Link: https://widener.zoom.us/my/dr.blank

8:45 – 9:00 “Ways in Which We Can Reduce Strain on Justice Involved Youth” Bridgetta Lynch (Dr. Nancy Blank)

9:00 – 9:15 “Criminal Opportunity: Understanding Crime in the Suburbs” Jacob Fisher (Dr. Nancy Blank)

9:15 – 9:30 “Assessing Reentry Among Returning Citizens with a Focus on Employment Challenges” Kenneth Borrelli (Dr. Nancy Blank)

Break 9:30-9:45

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Social Science Presentations – Kapelski 101 Zoom Link: https://widener.zoom.us/my/dr.blank

9:45 – 10:00 “Ciccarelli Law Offices: Application of Psychological Theories of Criminal Activity” Nicole Gomez (Dr. Shana Maier)

10:00 – 10:15 “Application of Social Learning and Labeling Theory to the Reentry Process” Kevin Fitzgerald (Dr. Shana Maier)

10:15 – 10:30 “Students Don’t Care About C.A.R.E.S: An Anthropological Perspective on Moving Towards Restorative Discipline at Williamstown High School in New Jersey” Angelina Malinski (Dr. Chelsea Abbas)

Break 10:30-10:45

10:45 – 12:00 p.m. Social Science Presentations – Kapelski 101 Zoom Link: https://widener.zoom.us/my/dr.blank

10:45 – 11:00 “United States Probation’s Community Based Approaches to Address Recidivism in Pennsylvania” Annie Sanker (Dr. Lauren Shermer)

11:00 – 11:15 “Understanding the Punishment of Sexual Abusers of Children” Megan Ann Sharp (Dr. Lauren Shermer)

11:15 – 11:30 “Impact of Technology on Criminal Offending and Criminal Investigations” Michael Wagner (Dr. Lauren Shermer)

11:30 – 11:45 “Broken Windows – Taking a Look in the Sun Hill Community” Danielle Campbell (Dr. Michelle Lyttle Storrod)

11:45 – 12:00 “Re-entry Programs and Strain Theory” Riley Elia (Dr. Michelle Lyttle Storrod)

12:00-1:00 p.m. LUNCH

Millennium Flame Outside the North Entrance to Kapelski Lobby

8:30-12:00 p.m. Social Science Poster Presentations

Kapelski Lobby

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Social Science Poster Presentations

Kapelski Lobby

“User Experience (UX) Internship with University Relations, Widener University” M’Nya Preston (Dr. Chelsea Abbas)

“Plush Mills – Assisted Living Center” Nicholas Borbón (Dr. Loretta Simons)

“CareLink Community Services” Daniel Darden (Dr. Loretta Simons)

“Lightbridge Academy” Caitlin Monroe (Dr. Loretta Simons)

“NeurAbilities” Ashley Long (Dr. Loretta Simons)

“A Comparison of Two Placement Sites: SCI Chester & Helping Hands” Abigail Stewart (Dr. Loretta Simons)

“Music Motivation: Effects of Different Music Genres on Exercise” James Gill, Sean Reynolds, Michelle Paci (Dr. Suzanne Mannes)

9:40 – 10:40 a.m. Social Science Poster Presentations - KLC Lobby

“PSY 337 A Senior Project” Nicholas Borbón, Mitchell Burkholder, Cameron Cicala, Rachel Dicarlo, Fiona Fischer, Bridgetta Lynch, Rhiannon McNulty, Caitlin Monroe, Sean Reynolds, Alexis Rosen, Colleen Viereck (Dr. Mariah Schug)

“PSY 337 B Senior Project” Jenna Angelucci, Lauren Archer, Dereck Darden, Analisa Fareri, Emma Robinson, Jenna Rosenthal, Neena Swanson, Alyssa Timmes, Cole Trone (Dr. Mariah Schug)

“A Sociological Perspective of a Registered Behavioral Technician” Abigail Stewart (Dr. Jennifer Wyse)

“NeurAbilities Healthcare” Kylie Beller (Dr. Loretta Simons)

“Behavior Frontiers” Denna Grande (Dr. Loretta Simons)

“Cognitive Development in High School Students” Gabriel Williams (Dr. Loretta Simons)

“The Relationship Between Positive Activity Interventions and Addictive Compulsions” David Millar, Zaphy Joseph, Regina Hicks (Dr. Suzanne Mannes)

10:50 – 11:50 a.m. Social Science Poster Presentations - KLC Lobby

“What to Do Without a Boo: Responses to Being Ghosted” Jayla Gore, Victoria Nitti, Alexis Rosen, Abby Warholic (Dr. Maureen Coyle)

“Cows, Cash, Cancer: The Industrialization of American Farming” Marissa Fowler (Dr. Jeremy Backstrom)

“Governance Effectiveness in the Developing World” Meghan O’Donnell (Dr. Jeremy Backstrom)

“Efficacy of Modern American Social Movements” Lilly Leonowitz (Dr. Carla Barqueiro)

“Leadership Minor Capstone Projects – Spring 2023” Alexis Katz, Haley Pickett (Dr. James Vike)

“Premier Orthopedics Physical and Occupational Therapy” Amelia Alminde (Dr. Beth Latshaw)

12:00-1:00 p.m. LUNCH

Millennium Flame Outside the North Entrance to Kapelski Lobby