The 2024 John Sargon Albazi Research and Creative Activities Student Symposium was held as an in-person conference on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Participants
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Business & Technology
College of Graduate Studies & Research
Daniel L. Goodwin College of Education
McNair Scholars Program
NEIU Libraries
NIH MARC U-STAR Program at NEIU
Student Center for Science Engagement
University Honors Program

Symposium Planning Committee Members
Jon Hageman, University Honors Program, Symposium Chair
Kim Ambriz, College of Arts and Sciences
Javier Aquino, College of Graduate and Research Studies
Ashley Howdeshell, Library
Deborah Klos Dehring, McNair Scholars Program
Christopher Straughn, Library
Marcelo Sztainberg, College of Graduate and Research Studies
Laura West, SCSE/STEM

Symposium Steering Committee Members
Jorge Cantu, SCSE/STEM
Denise Cloonan, College of Arts and Sciences
Amanda Dykema-Engblade, College of Arts and Sciences
Hsiao-Chin Kuo, Goodwin College of Education
Alberto Lopez, Goodwin College of Education
Nate Mathews, College of Arts and Sciences
Ana Nieves, College of Arts and Sciences
Christopher Owen, College of Arts and Sciences
Melinda Storie, College of Arts and Sciences
Lizi Zhu, College of Business and Technology

Symposium Program

8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration/Coffee

Golden Eagles/Alumni Hall

8:30 – 8:50 AM Welcome Ceremony
Alumni Hall
Dr. Jon Hageman, Coordinator, University Honors Program and Symposium Chair
Dr. R. Shayne Cofer, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

9:00 - 11:10 AM Podium Sessions Block A
10:00 - 11:30 AM Poster Session A
  • Poster Session: Health, Education and Social Sciences
  • Poster Session: Natural Sciences I

11:20 - 1:30 PM Podium Sessions Block B
12:00 - 1:30 PM Poster Session B
  • Poster Session: Information and Environmental Science
  • Poster Session: Natural Sciences II

1:45 PM Luncheon and Awards Ceremony

Alumni Hall
Dr. Jon Hageman, Coordinator, University Honors Program and Symposium Chair
Steven Harris, Dean of Libraries

Browse the contents of 2024 John Sargon Albazi Research and Creative Activities Student Symposium:

Full Schedule - All Presentations
Session 1A: Art and Design I (FA-255)
Session 1B: Art and Design I (FA-255)
Session 2A: Art and Design II (FA-256)
Session 2B: Art and Design II (FA-256)
Session 3A: Art and Design III (FA-247)
Session 3B: Art and Design III (FA-247)
Session 4A: Identity, Activism, & Growth (FA-152)
Session 4B: Art and Design IV (FA-152)
Session 5A: Psychology - Children and Students (SU-103 Golden Eagles)
Session 5B: Psychology II (SU-103 Golden Eagles)
Session 6A: Air, Water, & Light Pollution (SU-215)
Session 6B: Mental and Physical Health (SU-215)
Session 7A: Beliefs and Actions (SU-214)
Session 7B: Decisions (SU-214)
Session 8A: Music and Dance (FA 160a Recital Hall)
Session 8B: Poetry and Literature (FA 160a Recital Hall)
Session 9A: Education I (SU-216)
Session 9B: Education II (SU-216)
Session 10A: Biology and Chemistry (SU-217)
Session 10B: Chemistry and Computer Science (SU-217)
Poster Session: Information and Environmental Science (Hallway North of Auditorium)
Poster Session: Health, Education and Social Sciences (Hallway North of Auditorium)
Poster Session: Natural Sciences I (Hallway North of Auditorium)
Poster Session: Natural Sciences II (Hallway North of Auditorium)