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227 9075 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #227 6ed714c8-60fa-4b0a-a4ff-08c02c8caaea No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:05 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:06 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:06 PM Anonymous 67.177.84.222 Tariana Trzaska She/Her trt25b@fsu.edu Screenshot 2026-01-30 210254_0.png Dual Enrolled Student; Intended Major - Communications My name is Tariana Trzaska, I am an eleventh-grade student at The Collegiate School FSU PC. I am born and raised In Panama City Florida. My major is currently undecided. I am passionate about travel, and I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Social Media Engagement and Business Popularity in the Adventure Tourism Industry: A New Zealand Case Study Adventure tourism has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with social media playing an increasingly influential role in shaping travel interests and consumer decision-making. This study examines how social media engagement influences the popularity of adventure tourism businesses in New Zealand. Performance of adventure tourism remains underexplored in tourism research. The primary goal of this research is to better understand whether and to what extent social media engagement contributes to business popularity and perceived success within the adventure tourism industry. To address this research goal, this study will use content analysis and a comparative design to analyze 150 social media posts containing adventure tourism in New Zealand. Engagement metrics such as likes, comments, and shares, as well as content type, and creator data will be analyzed and compared to business performance indicators such as expected visitors, revenue, and growth statements. The expected significance of this research is that it will provide information to if social media has a significant impact on business outcomes, which will be useful to understand how to effectively market adventure tourism businesses. Madi Flammia The Collegiate School at FSU PC Research mjf24@fsu.edu Dr. Wendy Ritz Adventure Tourism, Social Media, Marketing Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=8Rti7OQSXcDylHHqwX1egoUEY6Yloqy6Ccu7069lSR8
229 9077 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #229 8a09453a-2454-4381-895a-d850c3c64c73 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:49 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:51 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:51 PM Anonymous 2601:4c1:c001:3db0:376:c25c:920:a014 Yelyzaveta Kovalenko She/Her xkovay@baystudent.org 1000005896.jpg AP Research My name is Yelyzaveta Kovalenko, I am a junior at J.R. Arnold High School, and I am enrolled in the AP Research course. I was born and raised in Ukraine until I moved to the United States at the age of 10. One of the biggest differences I noticed after moving was the difference in what types of cartoons my peers and I grew up watching. I saw how differently the cartoons shaped my identity and how the cartoons that my peers grew up watching have shaped their personalities and identities. I found it very interesting to learn more about how diverse cartoons shape children's identity and development.








To what extent do diverse cartoons have an impact on children's development and identity? This study examines how cartoons impact children's development and identity formation. I wanted to focus specifically on diverse cartoons, meaning researching the effect of different genre categories and not grouping all cartoons into a single category. The categories are educational, moral/value- based, action, comedy, fantasy, emotional/social learning, problem-solving, and friendship cartoons. My research focuses on finding out the relationship between the cartoons and how they affect children's aspects in development, such as attention, behavior, moral understanding, thinking/learning skills, creativity, and emotional development. In order to find out the effects of the cartoons, I am doing an experiment in kindergarten class, where I observe the difference in children's behavior and actions between the ones that watched a cartoon and the ones that did not. Doedy Deal J.R. Arnold High School AP Research dealdm@bay.k12.fl.us Cartoons, Diverse Cartoons, Identity Formation, Development Complete No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=W3q-d7g4XRXNCYSnWB5LeE6PtPGDdDzBoRDefnSS1_M
225 9073 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #225 120b4a2b-8bc4-49fe-897f-ef87f8e5e97a No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:39 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:40 PM Sun, 02/01/2026 - 10:32 AM Anonymous 2601:4c1:c400:61e0:78ef:da58:295e:b9a0 Jacob Hernandez jah22s@fsu.edu Headshot (1).jpg All Civil Engineering N/A Pine Log State Forest Expansion Research Symposium Abstract
The Pine Log State Forest Expansion involves the planning and design of numerous structures and amenities developed to support increased public use while preserving the site’s natural environmental character. The project is located in Washington County, Florida, just 14 miles north of Panama City Beach, on a site encompassing approximately 90 acres of mixed uplands, wetlands, and open-water features. Facilities include a two-story visitor center with an 80 ft 60 ft floorplan (9600 square feet total), a parking lot, a multi-use path, public pavilions, pedestrian bridges, a boardwalk, restroom facilities, and the associated utilities/roadway improvements. The project will consist of one stormwater retention pond located downslope of the parking lot and main visiting center area. The water flow will be directed towards the SWMF through natural drainage patterns and roadside swales. A wastewater lift station will also be implemented to reliably convey wastewater from the visitor center and restroom facilities to the designated treatment system. A natural vegetative buffer will also be present downslope of the pavilion area to protect the nearby wetland systems.		 Dr. Hafiz Ahmad N/A N/A hahmad@pc.fsu.edu Addie Cope, Branden Hardtke, Ryan Furniss, Jared Williams Civil Engineering Complete No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=wYFj-9fKgpcRch-wPxR9YLWBp7jcRAGjXdD7y9MFdgA
224 9072 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #224 c2cfe217-489b-46c3-abe9-4454474d917b No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 08:40 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 08:49 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 08:49 PM Anonymous 50.4.49.203 Lin Ai Liao LL23T@FSU.EDU Symposium Picture.png Accounting I am a junior accounting major at FSU Panama City. I am from Tallahassee, Florida. I enjoy gardening, pickleball, volleyball, and ping pong. Achieving Financial Stability for Nonprofit Organizations: A Strategic Approach to Revenue Generation and Cost Management This study analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of a nonprofit organization. It provided a strategic approach to improving financial stability through revenue generation and cost management. The research method included financial forecast and financial ratio analysis. The findings showed that a nonprofit organization can optimize its revenues while keeping operating costs well-managed.
Dr. Wendy Ritz FSU Panama City Business Administration writz@fsu.edu Financial Stability Nonprofit Organizations Complete No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=bP8IBxx4j6JCBztr4m4uBUyOs8juR8xBQo-3hMZOoTI
226 9074 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #226 19b5f3cc-393a-4f90-98c7-7b733f8f9863 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:41 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:47 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:47 PM Anonymous 2600:8807:9203:7000:7dad:d797:977b:2718 Reagan Hodges reh25c@fsu.edu Head Shot.jpg Psychology ABA - MS Reagan Hodges has been a Registered Behavior Technician since July of 2024. She is a 2025 Graduate of Troy University with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is currently a graduate student at Florida State University working on her MS in Psychology-Applied Behavior Analysis. Decreasing Fingernail and Skin Picking During Academic Activities Through Replacement Behaviors This self-management project examines a differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (DRA) procedure aimed to decrease fingernail and skin picking during academic activities. The student self-recorded all instances of the target behavior and hypothesized the behavior to be automatically reinforced. Intervention consisted of having the student engage in the alternative behavior of playing with putty. The results found that the putty served as an effective alternative behavior to fingernail and skin picking, evidenced by a decrease in fingernail and skin picking. Leah Koehler, Ph.D., BCBA-D Florida State University Applied Behavior Analysis lkoehler@fsu.edu Self-Management, Differential Reinforcement, Skin Picking Complete No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=VQI0BBOT6E_21wrggHK9ePhWkR-eAVkJTgkRpGT4osM
222 9070 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #222 6fe29438-65bc-4d70-9665-d3cf72c6ff8b No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 05:54 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:02 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:02 PM Anonymous 146.201.10.21 Jennifer Giraldo she/her jag25a@fsu.edu Untitled design.jpg Public Health + Political Science (Dual Major), Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Jennifer Giraldo- Hello, and thank you for stopping for our presentation! I am a freshman majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health. These disciplines focus on how everyday activities impact our bodies in the long run, and led me to the fascinating study of microplastics in the human body. I'm proud to work with Jaiden and Brent on my first research presentation, and have my sights set on Masters-level research at Oxford University.
Jaiden Smith - I am currently a senior in Electrical Engineering, and I am taking part in two research projects this symposium; One of my special interests in Electrical Engineering is how biological and environmental sciences can be integrated into overarching engineering applications, which aligns with this sustainable, environmentally conscious repurposing of plastic into 3D printable filament.
Brent Cerney- Hello, I am a senior Computer Science student with a strong background in sustainability-focused systems design and applied computational longevity. In this project I focused heavily on system design, software control, and optimization of the printing process. My goal is to raise awareness for sustainability initiatives and student-led environmental innovation, to bridge technology, leadership, and tangible impact through responsible engineering solutions.		 Evaluating the Properties and Environmental Impact of PET Filament Production Using a DIY Recreator 3D MK5Kit When recycling on an individual level, we tend to ask ourselves: “How much of a difference can recycling one bottle make?” The cost of plastic production, and its consequent pollution, are issues of global priority. A majority of pollutants come from single-use soda and water bottles, made from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). While this material is recyclable, the majority of its products end up in landfills. Today, small-scale recycling technology presents an opportunity to recycle PET “waste” into valuable material: 3D printer filament. This project describes the benefits of producing recycled PET (rPET) filament on a small-scale level using the inexpensive Recreator 3D MK5Kit. Compared to commercial 3D printer filament, rPET filament would reduce the need for plastic production, and reuse pre-existing materials.
Over a 3 month period, used PET bottles will be collected, cleaned, and cut into strips before being converted into filament through a pultrusion nozzle. Filament yield and consistency will be documented using calipers and measuring tape. Energy consumption will be estimated based on processing time and power usage. The total mass of plastic waste and energy used per kilogram of rPET filament will be compared to data from the manufacture of commercial filament. The resulting rPET filament will be tested for printability and consistency to determine its potential for long-term use.
The resulting data will be used to study the environmental and economic effects of small-scale plastic recycling. Our results will indicate that individual recycling, specifically through rPET production, can have powerful economic and environmental benefits.		 Dr. John "Tory" Peek Florida State University Public Health jtpeek@pc.fsu.edu Jaiden Smith, Brent Cerney plastic, 3D Printer, filament, rPET Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) Yes 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=aQSkywv88ScJUpNFdYjYdOFkTXp0bhMFez91cyWLQs0
223 9071 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #223 6331b9d7-3646-4d6a-b884-f8afcf8ff96f No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 05:50 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:17 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 06:17 PM Anonymous 24.96.114.162 Emily Kasprowicz She, her, hers erk21g@fsu.edu WIN_20260130_16_49_38_Pro.jpg Professional Communication I have been a student at FSU Panama City since Fall 2021. I used my Associate's Degree from Gulf Coast State College to transfer to a top Florida university. I was invited to the undergraduate research symposium by Dr. Irvin Clark in the 2022-2023 Academic year, and I presented at it a year later in the 2023-2024 Academic year. I am an AB Honor Roll student, and I hope to one day receive a scholarship to a seminary school where I plan to study to become a minister. I hope to pursue a career in the ministry in the near future. The Brain and the Alarm Clock Theory This is continued research on an experiment conducted during the 2023-2024 Academic Year, testing theories about the relationship between the brain and the alarm clock. Observational Research was done with me as the participant and the researcher in the experiment. Peer-reviewed journals are supported by dream theories, and going to bed at a reasonable hour between 10:00 and 10:30 PM. A wake-up time will be set between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM with the traditional alarm clock and the alarm on my cellphone. The alarm clock will have a traditional alarm sound set to a volume on a scale of 1 to 4. Level 1 is the minimum volume, while Level 4 is the maximum volume: "The Fall Out of Bed volume". Erika Goines University of West Florida Communication ekb7991@fsu.edu N/A None Alarm Clocks, Waking theories, sleeping and dreaming theories, bedtime experiments, Psychology experiments, Experimental Research, Complete Yes 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=-8lxyfEKK4Zlhe7YMDx-NC01fJ72dkFRzTtpMueIICk
221 9069 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #221 ea601827-8ab3-4782-aa6b-90915623d5ca No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 05:25 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 05:25 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 05:25 PM Anonymous 24.236.84.61 Addisyn Bottorf ab23da@fsu.edu IMG_3500.jpg Dual Enrolled Student; Intended Major- Nursing My name is Addisyn Bottorf. I was born in Panama City, FL, and have lived here my whole life. I passionate about healthcare and ensuring the wellbring of my community. What effects do energy drinks have on mood and sleep? Energy drinks are widely consumed, particularly among adolescents, yet many people are unaware of the potential negative effects associated with their ingredients. The purpose of this study is to examine these effects through self-reported experiences rather than experimental testing. This research is necessary because energy drink consumption has become increasingly common, while knowledge about its possible impact on sleep and emotional well-being remains limited. Data will be collected through a form in which participants answer questions about their energy drink intake and whether it affects their sleep, causes irritability, or leads to changes in mood or focus. Participants of varying ages will be included to compare reported effects among different age groups. Their responses will be analyzed to identify patterns and common experiences related to energy drink consumption. These findings are expected to aid individuals in making informed decisions about their energy drink consumption. Madisyn Flammia The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City, FL. Research mjf24@fsu.edu Energy Drinks, Nutrition, Cognitive Ability, Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=3l6pMbjZ8_4u-DCxPTSMNfmqng43ZnjNvmjNkqegxOY
220 9068 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #220 c6b3afea-2021-462f-b216-7f04bc42930f No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 04:16 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 04:16 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 04:16 PM Anonymous 2607:fb90:3e0d:777:6c5:19e8:8e93:ed1d Kylie Ngo xngokn@bayhaven.org IMG_4436.png Chemical Engineering Kylie Ngo is a junior enrolled at North Bay Haven High School. She has main interests in chemistry, math, and psychology. Effects of the Number of Siblings on Personality Type This study is finding the correlation between the number of siblings someone has and the personality traits they develop. Siblings are defined as those living within your home the majority of the time. Data for this study will take into account several factors: birth order, household status, and split families. Robin Vaughn North Bay Haven English vaughrl@bayhaven.org MBTI, personality, siblings Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=Q2HynAKdnuod0xVMa9XlcHy6I-peIpQxdc6ZpMFmOA4
219 9067 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #219 a83fd92c-3de2-407d-8e53-809bc0a45460 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:38 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 02:17 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 02:17 PM Anonymous 96.27.201.147 Noah Owens no24a@fsu.edu Noah.jpg Mechanical Engineering Noah is a senior mechanical engineering student from Panama City, Florida. His primary educational and research interests include materials engineering and mechanics. By integrating these fields, he hopes to push the design and development of innovative technologies to the next level. More specifically, Noah hopes to be at the forefront of the development of additive manufacturing for a variety of military applications. Having lived minutes from the Gulf his whole life, Noah wants to implement technologies that will keep people safe, whether they are in or on the sea. Izod Impact Testing of 3D-Printed Polymers In this experiment, polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and polylactic acid (PLA) were tested for their impact resistance. The test specimens were produced from these materials via fused deposition modeling (FDM). This method of 3D printing involves heating the material filament and extruding it through a nozzle, building the part layer by layer.

Test specimens of each material were printed with dimensions according to ASTM D256 [1]. For each material, there was a control group, increased infill group, increased wall loops group, and a decreased layer height group. For each group, three specimens were tested. This gives a total of 24 specimens tested for this experiment. Testing of each specimen occurred using a pendulum Izod tester. The purpose of this experiment was to characterize the effects that 3D printer slicer settings have on a PETG and PLA additive manufacturing (AM) parts’ ability to absorb energy in an impact.

Testing revealed that the specimen group with increased infill absorbed significantly more energy under impact than the respective control groups. Specimens with increased wall loops also absorbed more energy than the respective control groups, but this difference was deemed insignificant for this experiment. Layer height specimens showed minimal differences compared to control groups. Because of errors in this experiment, such as an oversized hammer, energy absorption values are not relevant. However, the data shows that slicer settings are capable of having a significant effect on a 3D printed part’s ability to withstand impact.		 Dr. Yvonne Traynham Florida State University Mechanical Engineering ytraynham@eng.famu.fsu.edu 3D Printing, Impact Testing, Polymers Complete No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=xygE-yvQ4SiR9YlcA7ld-gqne0mZppqkohYoto6DXck
218 9066 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #218 c3b6aac4-b784-4161-9dc8-998c1f5b0008 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:59 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:01 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:01 PM Anonymous 146.201.10.0 Ari Amromin He/Him aa23cx@fsu.edu Screenshot 2026-01-30 120108.png Dual Enrolled; Intended major is Electrical Engineering My name is Ari Amromin, I am a junior at TCS FSU, and I intend to major in Electrical Engineering. What are the limits of wireless power transfer? The research below is rooted in the field of electrical engineering, more specifically, wireless power transfer. The central question being examined in the following research is the extent of the uses of wireless power transfer in modern life. While wireless power transfer is a technology that has been around for well over a century, its applications have increased, and it has been adopted by multiple fields. Common examples of wireless power transfer include wireless phone charging or charging electric vehicles. The main goal behind this research is to investigate how many realistic applications there are for wireless power transfer in everyday life. For instance, could it be used to power entire buildings, or could we use it to power advanced medical implants? By systematically reviewing the existing literature using databases such as BLANK, I intend to look specifically at the effects of wireless power transfer fields on the human body and the cost of making a wireless power transfer field big enough to power a building (of size BLANK) This will allow me to determine the realistic limits of wireless power transfer. These findings will help future engineers know the extent to which it is beneficial to implement wireless power transfer into their new technologies. Madison Flammia The Colligate School at FSUPC Reasearch mjf24@fsu.edu Electrical Engineering, Wireless Power Transfer Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=7lwbjTJfOyG-F7iEViVO6Kr2x6o8pXlu_OS_AoVI9rY
215 9063 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #215 e6194f72-b7c2-4b1c-9ef9-f824cda94be6 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:52 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:52 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:52 PM Anonymous 146.201.10.47 Nick Brantley Him njb23d@fsu.edu Screenshot 2026-01-30 115223.png Highschool dual enrolled student - intended major: exercise physiology My name is Nick, I am dual enrolled at the collegiate at FSU PC. Outside of academics I like to run track, do food reviews, workout, hangout with friends, and go shopping/thrifting. I intend to major in exercise physiology for I am very passionate about sports and athletics as well as the health field. With my passion I want to strive to become a sports medicine physician and help and treat athletes striving for a common goal, TO WIN. From Risk to Resilience: The Impact of Plyometrics on Athletic Performance In pursuit of peak athletic performance, particularly in high-velocity sports like track and field, athletes may be inherently exposed to significant risk of injury. Understanding sprint biomechanics and optimizing running technique can reduce injury risk and enhance overall performance. This research addresses the question of what roles sprinting form and biomechanics play in reducing muscle related injuries. I chose plyometrics because it is an effective type of exercising athletes use to improve and boost performance. A plyo routine affects sprint biomechanics by activating fast twitch muscle fibers, strengthening ankle stiffness, and reducing ground contact time. The connection between injury prevention and athletic performance is plyometrics. The overall objective for this project was to measure how and if plyometric exercises improved athletic performance and form in high school athletes by conducting timed trials pre and post treatment. Treatment consisted of one of three different plyometric routines that the athlete performed every day. In this study a stopwatch measured the athletes' 60m run before and after the plyometric experiment (3 weeks). The athletes ran 3 times to ensure an accurate time. This research can be used to show coaches the affects of plyometrics and implement it into school and gym workouts to reduce injury risks and increase the performance of all athletes. Madisyn Flammia The Collegiate School at FSU PC Research mjf24@fsu.edu Athletic, Plyometric, Prevention, Factor, Reduce Complete No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=CswaiKtLTe1ZFztuIadMDP8AktbF3392dHj7VpiIkoc
214 9062 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #214 3817531a-1b47-43bc-acb2-4f08cd185f4f No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:51 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:51 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:51 PM Anonymous 146.201.10.32 Emma Henson ehenson@my.tcs.fsu.edu asset (1).jpg Dual Enrolled; Intended major is Nursing My name is Emma; I am a dual enrolled high school junior at The Collegiate School at FSU PC. I am currently pursuing my AA degree and set to earn it by the end of 12th grade. I am from Panama City Beach, FL, and I am interested in the medical field and passionate about becoming a pediatric nurse. Emotional Intelligence in Nursing: A Foundation for Empathy Emotional Intelligence is essential to all aspects of our human social life and societal norms. It is necessary to cultivate this skill to be a successful worker, businessowner, even student. In the field of nursing, emotional intelligence has a greater meaning and needs to be specially worked on to be able to fully implement into everyday life. Some important and relatively unexplored aspects of cultivating emotional intelligence in nursing is when involved in direct patient care, the need to develop new courses on emotional intelligence in nursing programs, and the effect that being able to harness emotional intelligence has on teamwork in the work environment. I intend to collect data through credible multimodal studies, academic journals, scholastic articles. This data will be qualitative, and no experiments, studies, or interviews will be conducted by me personally. I hope that in doing this research I will be able to educate readers on the significance of nurses cultivating emotional intelligence. Madi Flammia The Collegiate School at FSU PC Research mjf24@fsu.edu Nursing, Emotional Intelligence, Burnout, Mental Health, Patient Care Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=ZEcjpX3c8mt0C0TAaNTJSlmtnk7YZpFHm6H89OUeIZw
213 9061 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #213 f2226717-9cbb-4308-b8c4-d2e84760b0d0 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:46 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:47 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:47 PM Anonymous 146.201.10.14 Sophia Rieser She/her smr23f@fsu.edu asset.php_.jpg Dual enrolled ; Intended Major : Nursing My name is Sophia, I am an 11th grade dual enrolled student at The Collegiate School. I am born and raised in Panama City Beach, Florida. I am very passionate about the medical field and plan to major in Nursing. In my future, I would like to be a trauma nurse and a part time paramedic. Artificial Scenarios, Authentic Outcomes: Simulation in Pediatric Education Simulation learning is a teaching method that uses realistic and interactive scenarios to help you prepare and practice skills in a controlled environment. However, there is very little research regarding simulation learning in the pediatric field. So far, in simulation learning labs, there is only research based on simulation learning for everyone, but no specifics with children. Children are very different than adults, they can be more sporadic, and aren’t predictable, so they need providers who are trained in these skills. My goal for this research is to create an online prototype website that trains professionals to be able to respond to these unpredictable cases. I will be interviewing pediatric doctors/nurses to gain insight into work-related struggles and how they feel nursing school could have better prepared them. and what they could have been more prepared on in school. This software will ideally target the unpredictability of working with children, with scenarios such as a child not wanting to take medicine, or a child refusing to answer questions and it may suggest different ways to get them to open up and help them to help you to be able to do you job. The expected outcome of this is to help future pediatric nurses and doctors be more confident in their skills before going into the field. Madi Flammia The Collegiate School at FSU PC Research mjf24@fsu.edu Nursing, Simulation, Pediatric Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=V02BsaN89c2TfUwNRsZ637gNt0I9-FiSyLHX0s_TL9w
216 9064 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #216 0345b8e8-d08c-49c8-a3c8-fec0bdf9997c No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:27 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:55 PM Tue, 02/03/2026 - 10:32 AM Anonymous 146.201.10.45 Auvrie McCollough am23ep@fsu.edu asset.jpg Psychology My name is Auvrie McCollough. I am an 11th grade dual enrollment student at FSU PC, TCS. I am interested in psychology and want to learn more about it through my major and research. I also volunteer with community and school fundraising, including community parades and Culver's school fundraising. Peer Tutoring Effect on Metacognition Metacognition is the knowledge of knowledge. (Schraw, 1995) Metacognition is necessary so individuals know how to learn and how they relate to others. While studies have been conducted exploring the benefits of peer learning, this knowledge was only investigated once. A single non-repeated experiment cannot reliably prove or deny important scientific discoveries. In a previous study metacognition was researched to find the distinct types of learning in a classroom and the formulas for learning. (Pooja K. Agarwal 2018 2019) It is important to learn about peer learning to find the significant effects and benefits, to learn metacognitive strategies with themselves and their peers. With this information, we can improve our lives with peer tutoring. The data will be collected by means of a questionnaire/survey. An unpredictable number of participants will be selected based on availability. The survey will include structures of a Likert Scale. Participants will answer how often they participate in peer tutoring, and they will be urged to not continue the survey if they do not participate in peer tutoring at all. Participants will describe how confident they feel with peer tutoring, how effective peer tutoring appears to them, and whether they feel it is best to learn with others or alone. The significance of this study is that individuals will discover the best methods to further their education and learning. Madisyn Flammia The Collegiate School Research mjf24@fsu.edu Peer Tutoring, Metacognition, Studying Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=MhAoK9WS5_qyzKb1_4QF6VMyeuUZX1fpRV3_dtCOzPA
217 9065 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #217 264eee4b-9d52-46e4-8ae4-9adaf7179253 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:25 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:59 PM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:59 PM Anonymous 146.201.10.0 Caleb Harder cbh23c@fsu.edu Caleb.jpg Dual Enrolled; intended major is computer engineering My name is Caleb Harder, and I am an 11th grade dual-enrolled high school student at the Collegiate School at FSUPC. I am driven by curiosity and a strong interest in how things work, especially when it comes to technology. I enjoy exploring computers, software, and emerging innovations, and I plan to pursue a future career as a computer engineer. Outside of academics, I like going to the gym, where I stay active and build discipline through consistent training. I value hard work, problem-solving, and continuous learning, and I’m motivated to challenge myself both intellectually and physically every single day. Reducing Procrastination Through a Sensor-Based Smart Desk Assistant Many students or engineers lose focus or procrastinate tasks while studying or coding. Digital distractions can lead to procrastination and loss of focus, and with the prevalence of computer-based work environments, this issue only becomes larger. Furthermore, digital distractions are linked to lower productivity. Previously, engineers have utilized digital reminders to solve this problem. However, these notifications can be easily ignored, and potentially worsen the problem by opening the door to digital distractions. In addition, there isn’t much significant research on combining psychological research with a physical desktop assistant. So, can a smart desk assistant that uses sensors (e.g. motion, light, or sound) to detect when you get distracted help reduce procrastination and distraction by giving you reminders to stay focused? To address this question, I will be building and testing an Arduino powered smart desk assistant. An app for the desktop assistant will also be created to work with the physical robot. The app will detect the user’s procrastination and distraction and then send a signal to the robot to remind the user to stay focused. Testing will then determine the effectiveness of the proposed solution. The significance of this study is in the integration of psychology and computer engineering to create a working tool that reduces procrastination and distraction, thus increasing productivity. Madison Flammia The Collegiate School at FSUPC Research mjf24@fsu.edu Procrastination, technology, engineering Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=s44TINuDuD1ls79yBFCS2j3kSOkL9w-upO0vKIuLlkw
211 9059 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #211 b8bf57e0-7683-4b82-8a28-bf77cff2ab51 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:43 AM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:43 AM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 11:43 AM Anonymous 24.96.57.70 Walter McDermott He/Him wmm23a@fsu.edu 1132_0.jpg (Projected) Aerospace Engineering My name is Walter McDermott and I attend FSUPC through The Collegiate School as a Dual Enrolled Student. My interests have always been in space and how things operate there. Why Space is a Legitimate Option for Expanding Cloud Computing Capabilities With a growing and more complex demand for technology, the physical land mass needed for data centers will inevitably exceed safe limits. That being said, moving data centers to space is a legitimate option for this expansion to compensate for the demand. Questions about this arise from the feasibility of this task, as it is complex to carry out. The way electricity will be handled, the cost of this operation, and how communication will work between the satellites and Earth are all major setbacks associated with this operation. In the past, people have launched satellites and other forms of spacecraft into orbit, all of which communicate with Earth and have their main computational tasks done on Earth. However, with the growing demand for computers, these satellites will need to have their own computer power capable of tackling the complex data that is handled in ground data centers. The goal for this research is to uncover the costs and general feasibility of this topic. The collected data will consist of reported quantitative and qualitative analyses of different companies that are doing similar things, such as Starlink. In addition, consumer reports regarding these companies will be considered. The significance of my findings is that companies will be presented with concrete evidence as to why and how space industrialization is a viable option for the expansion of their business. Madisyn Flammia The Collegiate School Research mjf24@fsu.edu Space, Ai, Cloud Computing, Industrialization Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=mNEh2yfLC4zK4-02od-7bVgf6kZtJj3UZklc7v78Beg
210 9058 Asynchronous Online Presentation Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #210 3537ecce-e91f-45d3-817a-c7035fa8abba No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:45 AM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:45 AM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 10:45 AM Anonymous 96.27.64.86 Mia Blank she/her mianguyen942@gmail.com IMG_1643.jpg Intended major in college: Cognitive Science, and Neuroscience minor in Linguistics blahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to blahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be to be determinedbe to be determinedbe to be be The Relationship between MBTI Personality and Student Academic Success blahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be determinedblahhh blah blah blah blah blah blah blah to be determined to be determined to be determined to be determind to be terminedto be terminedto be terminedto be termined to Robin Vaughn Murray State University English vaughrl@bayhaven.org none none Psychology , Personality, Academic Success, Mentality Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=7DqcCDOV3_lnDVYRw59YwKx1uT0kvW4z_PT7w_rTyRU
207 9055 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #207 ef93c6d6-f557-477a-85c2-07b0941c0278 No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:54 AM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:55 AM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:55 AM Anonymous 146.201.10.32 Zachariah Zawahry zz23f@fsu.edu Zaczz Medium_0.png intended major biology I am a dual-enrolled student at the FSU collegiate school. I was born and raised in Panama City, Florida. I volunteer for multiple organizations, such as AMAL and Florida Springs Watch, as well as play varsity soccer for Bay High School. I am deeply intrigued by microbiology and plan to go into the medical field. Machine learning in respect to P53 protien The p53 protein, or the “guardian of the genome,” is one of the body's biggest natural defenses against cancer. Therefore, understanding this protein could lead to big improvements in cancer research. But P53 is an incredibly dynamic protein, constantly moving and changing into different conformational states, because of this its extremely hard to model with traditional methods. Modeling the P53 protein using machine learning technology could be the thing to get accurate and insightful models. To research whether machine learning could create more accurate models than traditional methods, I will utilize AlphaFold to generate multiple models of the p53 protein and compare them to p53 models created using traditional methods that are found online in large databases such as ChimerX. If the models are as accurate or more accurate than traditional models, then I will use AlphaFold to create rarer conformational states of p53 and compare them to rare models created using traditional methods. If these models are as accurate or more accurate than traditional ones, I will finally attempt to create extremely rare or unknown conformational states. The real world significance of my research is not only a huge leap in cancer research but also a huge leap in complex protein modeling, which has a significant number of applications in many different fields. Madyson Flamia FSU Collegiate School Research departmant mjf24@fsu.edu Machine learning, Micro biology, protein modeling Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=w4WZjkT7KN-w2dmOJJpe2thTjlQv8a9MmYMOYm4mBdk
206 9054 Face to Face Poster session Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #206 3dc08c1d-0e8b-4a55-8c81-e0e18e0a84ef No Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:53 AM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:53 AM Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:53 AM Anonymous 146.201.10.5 Caroline Messer cam24q@fsu.edu IMG_2206.jpg Political Science My name is Amalie Messer, I'm 16 and I'm a dual-enrolled Junior at the Collegiate School at FSU Panama City and I play beach volleyball at Arnold High School. I love going to the beach, my amazing (and fast) car, and playing and watching sports- but mostly, I am intrigued in criminal law and love to watch and listen to court cases on criminal activity. I hope to continue my collegiate time at the US Naval Academy, and pure a career as a naval pilot, following the footsteps my father and many family members with a career in the military. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to present my work and study at FSU, and cannot wait to further my studies in Political Science. Beyond the Evidence: The Role of Public Media’s Influence on Criminal Law Trials Public media’s intervention with the courtroom is a complex environment where the principals of justice and fairness meet the pervasive influence of public opinion. With all our available media outlets, ranging from newspaper headlines to what we hear on the news channels, it all wields a significant power in shaping public perception. This influence reaches criminal law cases, where it can impact jury decisions and partiality, credibility to the accused or lack thereof, and scrutiny towards legal proceedings as the media acts as watchdogs waiting for the next thing to go down. The media’s role in cases such as the Menendez Brothers, O.J. Simpson, and Ted Bundy are the focuses on this research as we dive into the perception of justices and injustices through the public media’s watchful eyes. The data collected in this research will show no biases, or any partiality towards one side or another, but for the Ted Bunny case, that one is harder to defend so that information will probably be a little biased. All the cases are happening around the same time frame, with OJ Simpson and the Menendez brothers in the same decade. I use sources fro databases and trusting sources to find what I'm looking for in this journey of watching the watchers on these cases. Mrs. Flammia-Moreno The Collegiate School at FSU Research mjf24@fsu.edu criminal law, media perception Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) No 2026 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=c_Tdmhic-tp1F8bDkLVoDD8NuhzEJcsTBonmZNU4WwY