WCOE Research Symposium

WCOE Research Symposium

22nd Annual WCOE Research & Scholarship Symposium

Virtual Symposium on Zoom (Zoom Link)

April 23, 2025

5:00pm - 8:00pm

SPONSORS 

Dr. Chinaka DomNwachukwu, WCOE Dean 

Educational Leadership, Ed.D. Program 

Schedule

Roundtables

Dr. Yewon Sung - Promoting Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Mathematical Equivalence through Virtual and Tactile Manipulatives

Chang Liu, Instructional Design and Technology Student (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Eun-Ok Baek) - Integrating AI in the Art Studio: Exploring Image Tools, Prompts, and Teaching Strategies

Dr. Caroline Fitchett – Social Studies in Special Education

Video Presentations

Cynthia Baum, TESOL Student (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Golge Seferoglu) - First generation Immigrant and Integrative Motivation

Sailesh Maharjan, EdD Student (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Karen Escalante) - Identifying the Mechanisms of Student Engagement in Higher Education

Maranda Martinez, EdD Student (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Angi Stone-MacDonald) - Inclusion and Equity in Early Childhood Special Education

Panel Presentation

Dr. Carmen Beck - Strengthening Equitable Education Through Latina Leaders

Dr. Abbas Quamar and Lucrecia Lopez, MS Student in Rehabilitation Counseling- Effectiveness of Assistive Technology Provided by Blind Field Services: A Longitudinal Study

Carmen Marron, TESOL Student (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Golge Seferoglu) - Elena’s English Immersion Journey

Dylan Reinders, TESOL Student (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Golge Seferoglu) - LGBTQ+ Representation in the US ESL Classroom: Enhancing Learning in 21st Century

Poster Presentations

Dr. Abbas Quamar - Person Centered Survey Development Using Cognitive Interviewing: A Literature Review

Dr. Jonathan Hall - Identity Development of Scientists with (dis)Abilities

Dynnah Buckner, TESOL Student (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Golge Seferoglu) - The Role of Age, Motivation, and Learning Style in Second Language Acquisition: A Case Study of Ruiee's Bilingual Experience

David Palmer, MS in Special Education Student, (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Jemma Kim) - The Educational Imperative of Inspect: A Trauma-Informed, Neurodivergent-Affirming Classroom Culture Framework

Marisol Sanchez and Tiffanie Martinez, School Psychology Students (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Roderick O’Handley) - The Effects of a Self-Instructional Training Module on Educators' MSWO Assessment Knowledge

Past WCOE Graduate Student Research & Scholarship Symposiums