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HONORS PROGRAM

SYMPOSIUM

9th Annual

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Thank YouThe Owens Community College Foundation and Honors Program wish to acknowledge Owens faculty and staff for their generous contributions to the Honors Program. We also would like to thank James and Marsha Geers for their continued support of the program.

Please join us in recognizing Art and Connie Smith for establishing an endowed scholarship for students in the Honors Program. Their generosity has provided financial assistance to 19Honors students since 2010.

The Owens Foundation is able to offer additional scholarships to Honors students through the Mike and Carol Bower and Regina and Harry Silletti operating scholarship funds. The support from these families has significantly lessened the financial obligation of 23 additional students in the Honors Program since 2013.

Thank you to all the donors who support the Honors Program and Honors Students at Owens Community College!

Agenda

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9:30 a.m. Coffee Reception

9:45 a.m. Ceremony

WELCOMEDr. Russell Bodi, Honors Program Director KEYNOTE ADDRESSDr. Simon Morgan-RussellDean, Bowling Green State University Honors College

MEDALLION CEREMONY

Recipients:

CLOSINGDr. Bodi

10:30 a.m. Presentations begin/Session 1*

11:45 a.m. Lunch (served in Heritage Hall 113)

1 p.m. Session 2*

2:30 p.m. Session 3*

*See following pages for presentation titles, descriptions and room assignments.

Brittany AbrahamAnnalyse Dissinger

Rachel Furr Shelby Garcia

Sunshine GriffinNouraldin Hamed

Janaé Jones

Suha Khechen Kimberly McNeil

Renee MurphyLillian Rivas Sarah Sexton

Chloe Wegener

Keynote Speaker

A native of North Yorkshire, England, Dr. Simon Morgan-Russell earned his B.A.

(Hons.) in English and American Literature from the University of Kent at Canterbury, in England, in 1989, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in English from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., in 1992 and 1994.

He joined the faculty of Bowling Green State University’s English Department in 1994, and was promoted to associate professor with tenure in 2000 and to professor in 2007. Dr. Morgan-Russell’s fields of specialization in English include Renaissance and Restoration drama and contemporary British television and film. He has published essays or articles in all of these areas, and in 2004 published a book,

Jimmy Perry & David Croft, which discusses the evolution of the British situation comedy across the careers of two writers between the 1960s and the 1990s.

Dr. Morgan-Russell has taught a wide range of courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels, including courses in early British literature, Shakespeare and British situation comedy, and he has been a regular contributor to BGSU’s Honors College.

Dr. Morgan-Russell has a long record of service and academic leadership at BGSU; he became assistant chair of English in 1999, chair of English in 2003 and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2005. He was named Dean, Interim of the college in July 2008, and was appointed dean in February 2009. Beyond the institution, Dr. Morgan-Russell maintains an active interest in contemporary British fiction, film and theatre.

DR. SIMON MORGAN-RUSSELL

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ABOUT THE HONORS PROGRAM

The Owens Community College Honors Program encourages students to initiate, create, and think critically in a wide variety of challenging courses across departments and programs in the College. Honors courses and individualized studies are designed to foster intellectual inquiry and growth by providing a dynamic environment that inspires rewarding intellectual pursuits. The program also facilitates student access to the College’s educational resources and provides an opportunity for outstanding students and faculty to engage in exciting learning experiences.

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

Since 2010, Scholars have been invited to present their completed projects to the College community and guests. The Symposium is the pinnacle of academic work for scholars. Their formal presentations showcase the student learning outcomes in the areas of critical thinking, articulate communication, ethical thinking and community service and leadership.

R E C I P I E N T S

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Brittany AbrahamEarly Childhood Education Technology

Sunshine GriffinBusiness Administration Concentration

Annalyse DissingerGeneral Science Concentration

Shelby GarciaMagnetic Resonance Imaging Technology

Nouraldin HamedBusiness Administration Concentration

Janaé JonesAA General Concentration

R E C I P I E N T S

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Suha Khechen Electrical Engineering Transfer

Chloe WegenerAA General Concentration

Lillian RivasAA General Concentration

Kimberly McNeilSociology Transfer

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Renee MurphyDiagnostic Medical Sonography

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Rachel Furr English Concentration

Sarah Sexton Culinary Arts Program

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DR. SIMON MORGAN-RUSSELL, Honors College Dean

KATRINA HEILMEIER, Honors Recruiter

This session features Honors College Dean Simon Morgan-Russell, Honors Recruiter Katrina Heilmeier and honors scholars as they present information about the Honors College at BGSU. They will discuss Honors College admission, curriculum and honors projects.

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSIT Y HONORS COLLEGE

Session Chair: Dr. Russell Bodi, Humanities

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BRIT TANY WALCZ AK, Entrepreneurship“From Point A to Point B: A Road Map for Starting a Travel Business” Faculty mentor: Jeff Hardesty, Business Management This project demonstrates how one takes an idea for a start-up and navigates the steps necessary before the business hits the open road. This presentation will give step-by-step directions on what must be done prior to opening a business and answers questions about starting a business. It also focuses on creating a business plan for an online travel company.

JENNY CASTILLO -VASCONEZ, Business Administration Concentration “The Psychological Impact of Labor on Children” Faculty Mentor: Tycie Alcorn, Social and Behavioral Sciences The project focuses on recognizing child labor as a global issue. It describes such factors as age, environment, psychological and physical injuries of working children to further analyze the mental and emotional damage to the victims. The project concludes by acknowledging the legal efforts taken by governmental and non-governmental entities to assist children affected by this practice.

JESSEY RICHMOND SEFAH BOAKYE, Business Administration Concentration “The Use of Innovation and Technology to Improve the Economy of Ghana” Faculty Mentor: Andre Duclos, Social and Behavioral Sciences This project focuses on identifying some of the economic challenges in Ghana and on how utilizing innovation and technology can positively disrupt current ineffective business practices. Ultimately, the project proposes a startup company that solves some of these current challenges, including high unemployment rates.

BUSINESS STARTUP, ETHICAL CONCERNS AND THE

GLOBAL PORTRAIT Session Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Laurer, Humanities

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DANIELLE HOOVEN, Computer Programming “The Moral Imperative for Using G.I.S. Technology to Support Water Quality” Faculty Mentor: David Saint-Aubin, Humanities This project focuses on the ethical principles of ecological virtue and duty and Geographic Information Systems and their use in protecting water safety in northwest Ohio. In particular, it highlights local efforts by Toledo Area Metropolitan Center of Government (TMACOG) Department of Water Quality.

HEATHER POGAN, Magnetic Resonance Imagery “Converting Burials to Offset Ohio’s Carbon Footprint: The Driving Force to Save the World” Faculty Mentor: Kerry Kovacsiss, Social and Behavioral Sciences This project focuses on Ohio and how the state can be the driving force to change the world. There is a need to filter air and ground water in order to continue having a viable planet. This project shows how one person can make the difference between supporting a clean planet or creating an uninhabitable one. This is done by converting all new burials to green tree, biodegradable burials to help offset the carbon footprint created by the day-to-day industrial life that now consumes the planet.

KIMBERLY VERA MCNEIL, Sociology Concentration “Mountaintop Removal Mining (MTR): Its Physical and Mental Toll on Appalachian Communities” Faculty Mentor: L. Scott Deaner, Social and Behavioral Sciences This project focuses on mountaintop removal mining in the Appalachian mountains of the United States and how it affects the physical and mental health of nearby communities. The presentation covers what mountaintop removal mining is and how it affects the community using qualitative and quantitative methods. It also addresses the efficacy of governmental regulations regarding MTR and public health.

ETHICAL QUANDARIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Session Chair: Dr. Catherine Pratt, Humanities

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ANNALYSE DISSINGER, General Science Concentration “Learning Beyond Language Barriers: The Lion and the Mouse”

Faculty Mentor: Jen Hazel, Humanities

This project focuses on experience teaching ESL students about one of Aesop’s fables. This project examines different teaching techniques and applies experimental strategies in teaching literary criticism to students.

DESIREE L. MYSINGER, Psychology Concentration “Autism Spectrum Disorder: Current Knowledge and Future Possibilities”

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Laurer, Humanities

This project explores and describes Autism Spectrum Disorder, through multiple factors including both present and future treatments. Autism Spectrum Disorder is explored through seminal articles, case studies and personal experience. With patience and further study, we may come to understand possible risk factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder and possibly understand the future of this disorder.

NOURALDIN HAMED, Business Administration Concentration “Challenges in Education around the World”

Faculty Mentor: Andrea Thomson, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This project focuses on a comparison of educational culture around the world. Four short videos demonstrate the educational emphasis in each culture and discusses the challenges in each. The educations systems of the United States, Japan, the Middle East and South Korea are discussed.

EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN THE GLOBAL ERA Session Chair: Michael Bode, Humanities

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Honors Faculty: Jen Hazel, Professor, English and Humanities

Panel Presenters:Cody Berndt, Criminal Justice Technology Taylor Croft, Information Systems Sasha Cruz, Registered Nurse Program Abrianna Dubler, Physical Therapist Assistant Kennedy Haithcock, Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate Kody Horstman, Computer Science Major Tallia Labiche, Sociology Concentration Brennan Steward, Business Administration Concentration

“Gallery of Critical Theory Artifacts”This project examines several literary criticisms using a mixture of original “artifacts” and found “artifacts.”

HONORS 201 PANEL PRESENTATION

Session Chair: Jen Hazel, Humanities

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DR. ASHLEY PRYOR, Associate Dean, University of Toledo Honors College This session features Honors College Associate Dean Dr. Ashley Pryor and Toledo honors ambassadors as they present information about the Honors College at the University of Toledo. They will discuss Honors College admission, curriculum and honors projects.

THE JESUP SCOT T HONORS COLLEGE AT THE

UNIVERSIT Y OF TOLEDO Session Chair: Dr. Russell Bodi, Humanities

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ANNALYSE DISSINGER, General Science Concentration “Gauging College Readiness: The ACT and the SAT Tests”

Faculty Mentor: Timothy Rice, Humanities

This project engages the audience in an investigation of the current college application process. This project also examines how the college education system weighs the ACT and SAT scores as students are either granted or denied admission or scholarships to the colleges of their choice. The audience will look at the pros and cons to using these tests as the basis for admission decisions.

MADELINE NAGEL, Business Management Technology “The Ethics of Veterinary Euthanasia”

Faculty Mentor: Amy Jeffers, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This project consists of interviews with two veterinarians at a local animal hospital. The focus is on the ethical aspects of euthanizing pets and the rights an animal has to continue living.

GINA MANAGHAN, Criminal Justice Technology “D.A.R.E.: Effective or Ineffective?” Faculty Mentor: Christopher Gorney, Criminal Justice

Have you ever wondered whether drug prevention programs really work with all the drug use happening in our schools? This project brings a list of data from personal experience and different interviews to see whether or not the D.A.R.E. program is still of value in school systems.

FOSTERING COMPASSION: WEIGHING ETHICS AGAINST RESULTS

Session Chair: Steven Ross, Social and Behavioral Sciences

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THE EFFECT OF THE ARTS ON BODY, BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR

Session Chair: Krista Kiessling, Director, Campus and Community Connections

JANAÉ JONES, AA General Concentration “Understanding How Music Affects the Mind, Heart, Body, and Soul”

Faculty Mentor: Tycie Alcorn, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This project will focus on how music touches every individual differently, but also triggers the subconscious/conscious part of the mind to influence people without their awareness. A descriptive outlook relating to the significance of music and the impact it leaves on one’s wellbeing will be displayed. Songs that convey positive and negative song lyrics will be compared with differences in human behaviors and characteristics.

JESSICA MILLER, Theatre Concentration “Music and Brain Functions”

Faculty Mentor: Eric Wallack, Fine and Performing Arts

Playing in musical ensembles enhances brain function; the basic reason is dopamine. The project then further explains how dopamine helps enhance brain functions in different basic areas of life such as school, memory and motivation.

PHATSAWAT JUIKRATHOK, Culinary Arts Program “Fusing Culinary Cuisine: The Art of Carving”

Faculty Mentor: Chef William Powell, Food, Nutrition and Hospitality

This project focuses on the cultural fusion of American and Thai cuisine and artistic food carving designs in food presentation. Culinary fusions allow for creativity and uniqueness within culinary design, both demonstrating tradition within cultural cuisines as well as unique combinations via food fusions. One interesting adaptation is using delicate Thai food carving within American cuisine.

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PSYCHOLOGY, POPUL AR CULTURE AND CODING

Session Chair: Dr. Marian J. Moore, Social and Behavioral Sciences

SASHA CRUZ, Nursing“Examining Childhood Trauma through Media Characters”

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Laurer, Humanities

This project combines the study of psychology and literature by focusing on three pivotal fictional characters. It applies psychological principles and concepts in examining the trauma they endured in their childhoods and the effect on them throughout their respective journeys. This project also examines the later effects on these characters.

TALLIA L ABICHE, Sociology“The Trifecta Movement in Entertainment”

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Catherine Pratt, Humanities

This project will discuss the different movements in the Entertainment Industry. The three areas of focus are: Women, LGBTQ and African Americans. This project will feature data analysis, pictures, videos and different facts from credible resources. The focus will be on representations of this trifecta prior to the 20th century and current representations.

RACHEL L. FURR, English Concentration “Slinky Silhouettes, Dainty Wrists, and Fabulous Hair, AKA All Your Favorite Disney Villains are Queer AF”

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Catherine Pratt, Humanities

This project focuses on the use of queer-coding within Disney films. Specifically, this project digs deep into the way that Disney animators use color scheme, anatomical features, among other things to code villains as queer. This act of queer coding is deeply embedded in animation and perpetuates the concept of equating queerness to negative stereotypes.

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HONORS INTERNSHIP PRESENTATIONS

Session Chair: Timothy Rice, Humanities

SUNSHINE GRIFFIN, Business Administration Concentration “The Invisible Hand”

Faculty Mentor: Jeffrey Hardesty, Business Site Contact: Dan Rogers, Principal and Lead Catalyst, Straightline Solutions

The focus for this Honors Internship is on developing community programs to help reduce poverty within communities. It focuses in particular on the work of the Field Catalyst and how they develop both profit and nonprofit solutions to community challenges. The field catalyst provides a platform and builds the network for ideas and action; from this framework, systems designed to win provide innovation for systems designed to last. This work results in the reduction of poverty and an end to homelessness in America.

LOGAN BUCHANAN, English and Psychology Concentration Transfer “Foundation for the Future”

Faculty Mentor: Elisa Huss-Hage, Teacher Education Site Contact: Jess Thacker, Teacher, Trinity Lutheran School

At what age do we start talking to children about planning for the future? Since none of us plans to fail, we encounter overwhelming evidence of students who simply fail to plan. Encouraging our upcoming generations to plan—to have a vision—will lay an advantageous foundation for their future. This presentation will examine ways of providing guidance for the future.

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HONORS 101, CRITICAL THINKING

PANEL PRESENTATIONSession Chair: Dr. Catherine Pratt, Humanities

WHERE TRUTH LIES: A panel of individual research efforts focused on the participants’ major areas of studies and using a variety of ethical approaches to analyze the effects of lies and truth.

Honors Faculty: Dr. Catherine Pratt, Humanities

Panel Presenters: JESSEY RICHMOND SEFAH BOAKYE, Business Administration

“The Ethics of Business Finance”

The financial industry provides a lot of front page news in the business world – not all of it good news. Many argue business tolerates or embraces a less than ethical approach, e.g., Enron. It is hard to estimate the dollar cost of demanding higher ethical standards in the financial industry. This project looks at whether the short-term costs are worth the long-term positive impact on the economy at large.

CAROLYN GARZ A, Medical Imaging Technology

“Kohlberg, the Hippocratic Oath, and Physician/Patient Lies”

Is it ever ethical for physicians to lie to their patients? Does the Hippocratic Oath provide an answer? This project uses Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development to consider the possible ethical justification of lies told to patients by physicians. It looks at whether Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development can offer insight into this ethical issue.

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KIMBERLY VERA MCNEIL, Sociology Concentration

“Ethical Lying in Politics”

Using Bok’s theory of Ethical Lying, this project analyzes political lies. It addresses the moral and ethical questions of lying in politics and considers the broader effect of political lies on the public’s level of trust and confidence in the government.

DESIREE L. MYSINGER, Psychology Concentration

“Psychology of Lying”

What are the psychological effects of lying to children? What can we learn from previous research in this area? This project uses selected case studies to determine whether “little white lies” affect the psychological development of children through adulthood.

CASSIE SULLIVAN, AS General Concentration

“Lies and Journalism: Soft Boundaries and Hard Issues”

Journalism is often called “The Fourth Estate,” referring to its role acting as a check on the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. The public’s estimation of journalism’s value to our democracy is inherently linked to the public trust in the industry. This project looks at the issues of truth, truthfulness and lies as these concepts apply to journalism.

BRIT TANY WALCZ AK, Entrepreneurship

“Do Anything to Get Ahead”

Some people cringe when their say the word “business.” Do the pressures of maintaining shareholder support and expected profit margins encourage an atmosphere of lying to increase market share or avoid a public relations disaster? What if a lie saves thousands of jobs? What if a lie helps American companies gain a competitive advantage over foreign companies? When, if ever, is it OK to lie in business?

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THE ART OF PROJECTION AND PERSUASION

Session Chair: Steven Ross, Social and Behavioral Sciences

COREY HOLMES, Registered Nursing “False-Memory”

Faculty Mentor: Steven Ross, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This project focuses on False Memories and how they are not as reliable as they seem. In addition, it focuses on how memories and information are stored within the brain. This presentation covers how easily false memories can be used to wrongly convict a person of a crime, and how the Innocence Project helps the wrongly convicted get their convictions overturned.

LOGAN R. BUCHANAN, English and Psychology Concentration Transfer “The Art of Persuasion” Faculty Mentor: Steven Ross, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This projects examines persuasive techniques via psychology. Remember the time you bought a product, or signed up for a magazine subscription you did not “really” want? How about that “extreme fitness protein formula” that thousands of people are using? Join us in this session and enjoy obtaining the psychological knowledge behind these techniques.

JESSEY RICHMOND SEFAH BOAKYE, Business Administration Concentration “Moneyball: Disruptive Technology”

Faculty Mentor: Ramadevi Kannan, Accounting

This project focuses on the connections between the film Moneyball and correlations with managerial accounting. The project is an analysis of the following managerial accounting concepts featured in the film: budgeting, productivity, the break-even point, team analysis, cost volume profit analysis, sensitivity analysis, data analysis and other decision making strategies.

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PresentationsEDUCATION: INTRODUCING

CRITICAL THINKING, L ANGUAGE, AND CULTURE

Session Chair: Michael Bode, Humanities

ALYSSA MUNN-WINSTON, Physical Therapist Assistant “The Psychological Development of Children”

Faculty Mentor: Shannon Holleran, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This project focuses on what Piaget theorized about how hypothetical thinking changes as children age. In this project, a riddle game was developed and administered to children between the ages of 6 and 11 to examine different levels of thinking. This project will incorporate Piaget’s theory with real-world responses from children.

BRIT TANY ABRAHAM, Early Childhood Education “Integrating Foreign Languages into the Preschool Classroom”

Faculty Mentor: Kelli Kiesler, Teacher Education

This project assesses the capability of preschool children when learning a new language. This project focuses on introducing the Spanish language to a class of three-year-olds in 10 visits. By the end of the 10 weeks, the children knew 57 Spanish words and were able to respond in Spanish to questions asked in Spanish. The vocabulary included colors, parts of the body and daily greetings.

SUHA KHECHEN, Electrical Engineering “The Girl Underneath the Scarf”

Faculty mentor: Jen Hazel, Humanities

An exploration of cultural norms and differences through the experiences of a first-generation Lebanese/American.

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THE CHANGING FACE OF CULTURE: IMAGE, ETHNICIT Y, AND GENDER

Session Chair: Dr. Marian J. Moore, Social and Behavioral Sciences

JANAÉ JONES, AA General Concentration “Why is Beauty Distorted Among Models?” Faculty Mentor: Tycie Alcorn, Social and Behavioral Sciences This presentation will center on models being brainwashed into believing that they cannot be accepted into the fashion industry due to their size and looks and will highlight difficulties that models face and how the misrepresentation of beauty influences the lives of all within society.

TASCHIKA EDWARDS, Registered Nursing “Working Class Middle-Aged White Americans: Why are They Dying Faster?” Faculty Mentor: Dr. Marian J. Moore, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This project explains why white middle-aged Americans are dying faster than any other race group of the same age. This project tells about many factors, such as education level and drug addiction, and how the numbers compare to other countries as well. This project investigates this increase over the last couple of decades, and examines the cause of lower birthrates among white Americans.

KIMBERLY VERA MCNEIL, Sociology Concentration “Equal, Evil or Inferior: Divisive Views on Women in a time of Political and Social Turmoil” Faculty Mentor: Dr. Marian J. Moore, Social and Behavioral Sciences An examination of the differing views on women as it relates to the current political and social landscape. This presentation will analyze the ideology of liberals, conservatives and extremist male supremacist groups using three main sociological perspectives: Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory and Symbolic Interactionism, and, by interjecting an auto-ethnographic filter, focused on the political and cultural power and influence of these divisive views.

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PresentationsTHE PRAGMATIC AND THE

COMPASSIONATE IN MEDICINE Session Chair: Megan Kerr, Social and Behavioral Sciences

TAYLOR ROSE SAUERWEIN, Radiologic Technology “The Benefits of Kyphoplasty” Faculty Mentor: Chris Smith, Medical Imaging Technologies

This project focuses on how kyphoplasty can help increase a patient’s mobility, treat spinal fractures and improve pathological conditions. Back problems are a huge problem worldwide, because of arthritis, osteoporosis and stress. Kyphoplasty is a valuable surgery that can help alleviate such problems and give patients a better quality of life.

TREVER LEE MARTIN, Physical Therapist Assistant “Problem Solution in Physical Therapy”

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Russell Bodi, Humanities

There are many problems in today’s health society and they are usually solved by medical personnel. Physical Therapy is a practice used to rehabilitate and strengthen those who have encountered surgeries, weaknesses sports injuries, and other debilitating factors. However, Physical Therapists face difficulties in their treatment of patients.

SHANTRELL STANFIELD, Pre-Nursing “Ethics and Morality in the Medical Field” Faculty Mentor: Richard N. Monnin, Humanities

This project focuses on a true story in which ethics and morality were tested within the medical field. It is meant to bring to light some of the tough decisions that affect ethics and morality in the medical field. It also provides clarity on a specific pregnancy-related disorder, anencephaly.

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HONORS 201, INTERPRETATIONS SEMINAR PANEL PRESENTATION

Session Chair: Timothy Rice, Humanities

Honors Faculty: Timothy Rice, Humanities

Panel Presenters:Brooke Davis, Social Work Concentration Annalyse Dissinger, AS General Concentration Morgan Johnson, AA General Concentration Jessica Miller, Theatre Concentration Madeline Nagel, Business Management Technology Heather Pogan, Pre-Magnetic Resonance Concentration Cassie Sullivan, AS General Concentration Christina Thomas, Psychology Concentration

“One View or Many? A Variety of Interpretative Approaches to the film Black Panther” This panel discussion will illustrate how the recent film Black Panther can be better understood and appreciated through the application of a variety of interpretive theories.

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OWENS COMMUNIT Y COLLEGEADMINISTRATORS

Dr. Steve Robinson, President

Dr. Denise Smith, Vice Provost

Jennifer Fehnrich, Executive Director, Owens Community College Foundation

Ann D. Theis, Dean, School of Business, Information and Public Service

Michael Sander, Dean, School of Liberal Arts

Catherine A. Ford, Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Yojana Sharma, Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

HONORS FACULT Y AND STAFFDr. Russell Bodi, Honors Program Director

Cory Hoover, Honors Program Advisor

Timothy Rice, Honors Program Advisor

Jen Hazel, Professor, Humanities

Dr. Catherine Pratt, Associate Professor, Humanities

www.owens.edu/honors

Congratulations SCHOLARS