Eagle X: A Tradition of Celebrating Excellence
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Previous Events
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Eagle X 2025
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Research
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TBA
Lutgert College of Business
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College of Arts and Sciences
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Marieb College of Health and Human Services
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Water School
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Community Engagement
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Emerald Award
Project Title: Discovering the Wonders of Shells Through the Creation of More
Discovery Cart Programs
Presenters: Tanner Siegall, Natalie Foster, and Caiden Crites
Community Partner: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and
Aquarium
Faculty Mentor: Rose Fuller
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life Below WaterCobalt Award
Project Title: Little Kids Big Rewards
Presenters: Kayla Maloney, Lilly Martucci, Remy Vinueza, and Brenna Mulkerrins
Community Partner: ROCK Center, Little Eagles, and BelieveNBooks
Faculty Mentor: Lonnie Howington
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced InequalitiesSilver Award
Project Title: NetProfiler: The Next Evolution in Homeland Security Intelligence
Presenters: Jonathan Howard, Miguel Llanes, Olivia Shafer, Trevor Chessnoe, and Sahbah Gonzalez
Community Partner: DHS/HSI - Department of Homeland Security/Homeland Security Investigations
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fernando Gonzalez
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Peace. Justice, and Strong InstitutionsBest Organization Service-Learning Project
Project Title: Expanding Middle and Elementary School Students’ Curiosity of Physical Science Through Chemistry Lessons and Demonstration
Presenters: Tobias Pedro Jorge, Lexington Garcia, Madison Hochstetler, Makenzie Cassidy, and Shannon LarkanCommunity Partner: College Reach Out Program
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sari Paikoff and September Gant
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Quality EducationBest Independent Service-Learning Project
Project Title: Fostering Leadership and Cultural Exchange: The Founding of BRASA at FGCU
Presenter: Pedro Corbellini Chiacchio and Sara Teoro de MoraisCommunity Partner: Brazillian Student Association (BRASA)
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Partnerships for the GoalsBest One Class, One Project
Project Title: Trails for Tails: Promoting Conservation Through Cleanups and Creative Sculpture Displays
Presenters: y Temmy Shannon, Emily Barber, Priscilla Chambers, Alex Constantinopoli, Sam Cooper, Colette Couillard, Allison Forgaciu, Mildred Hernandez, Samantha Jones, Stella Kane,Simpson Lin, Maris Mancino, Maryanne Medina, Izzy Reynolds, Jadyn Sanders, Steven Sawyer, Jocob Schmidt, Peyton Simpson, Katie Souza, and Quocnghia Truong
Community Partner: J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Faculty Mentor: Jessica Rhea
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Partnerships for the GoalsBest Sustainability & Environmental Awareness Project
Project Title: Discovering the Wonders of Shells Through the Creation of More Discovery Cart Programs
Presenter: y Tanner Siegall, Natalie Foster, and Caiden Crites
Community Partner: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and Aquarium
Faculty Mentor: Rose Fuller
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life Below WaterBest Community-Based Research Project
Project Title: NetProfiler: The Next Evolution in Homeland Security Intelligence
Presenter: Jonathan Howard, Miguel Llanes, Olivia Shafer, Trevor Chessnoe, and Sahbah Gonzalez
Community Partner: DHS/HSI - Department of Homeland Security/Homeland Security Investigations
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fernando Gonzalez
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Peace, Justice, and Strong InstitutionsBest First-Year Student Project
Project Title: Breaking the Mental Health Stigma for FGCU Student Athletes
Presenter: Jennie Mink
Community Partner: Hartley Academic Resource Center
Faculty Mentor: Justin Fitzgerald
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health and Well-Being“Creating Healthy Communities” Award
Project Title: Golden Paws: Serving Those Who Need Us Most
Presenters: Jaya Giles, Grant Bixon, Averie Carlson, Maya Carter, Maddy Hill, and Ellie WinchellCommunity Partner: Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs
Faculty Mentor: Roberto Garcia
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-Being“Children Are Our Future” Award
Project Title: Little Kids Big Rewards
Presenters: Kayla Maloney, Lilly Martucci, Remy Vinueza, and Brenna Mulkerrins
Community Partner: ROCK Center, Little Eagles, and BelieveNBooks
Faculty Mentor: Lonnie Howington
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced Inequalities“Standing For Social Justice” Award
Project Title: Beyond Boundaries
Presenters: Jovanna Acevedo, Milly Woodson, and Christian Santacruz
Community Partner: Easterseals FL
Faculty Mentor: Lonnie Howington
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced Inequalities“Service to the Nest” Award
Project Title: Fostering Leadership and Cultural Exchange: The Founding of BRASA at FGCU
Presenter: Pedro Corbellini Chiacchio and Sara Teoro de MoraisCommunity Partner: Brazillian Student Association (BRASA)
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Partnerships for the GoalsPeople’s Choice
Project Title: Golden Paws: Serving Those Who Need Us Most
Presenters: Jaya Giles, Grant Bixon, Averie Carlson, Maya Carter, Maddy Hill, and Ellie WinchellCommunity Partner: Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs
Faculty Mentor: Roberto Garcia
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Internships
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TBA
2nd Place:
TBA3rd Place:
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Eagle X 2024
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Research
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WCE Undergraduate Design Presentation
Paulo Drefahl, “Netspider Software: Homeland Security's new Weapon Against Human Trafficking”
Mentors: Fernando Gonzalez & Prof. Michael Osheroff, Software Engineering
WCE Undergraduate Research Presentation
John Peller, “Emotion Mining: Improvements in the Unified Study of Recent Text Data for Automated Detection”
Mentor: Anna Koufakou, Software Engineering
Lutgert College of Business
Dean’s Best Graduate poster
Teresa Huff and Traci Corbi, “The Impact of Single-Family for Rent REITs on Housing Price Index Trends in U.S. Metropolitan Markets”
Mentor: Dr. Yazici
Dean’s Second best graduate poster
Christina Leetz, “Effects of Various Economic Indicators on GDP in the USA”
Mentor: Dr. Yazici
Dean’s UG best poster
Lily Hobson, “Can We Explain the Wage Gap? An Examination of Income Disparities Between Men and Women in Southwest Florida”
Mentor: Dr. Neto
Dean’s UB second best
Dessy Oweeti, “Is tap water from the local utilities in Lee County Florida safe for human consumption?”
Mentor: Dr. Yazici
Dean’s UG third best
Grace PainGasser, “How Luxury Brands Use Elements of Nostalgia in Cute Products and Instagram Posts”
Mentor: Dr. Eastman
College of Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate Poster Presentation
Gabriel Terwilliger, Alexandra Holmes, and Elizabeth Adams, “Personality and Academic Burnout as Predictors of Impostor Phenomenon Experience in Undergraduate Students”
Mentor: Dr. Starlette Sinclair
Graduate Poster Presentation
Julie Funchess, “Exploring the Latitudinal Distribution of Nematomorph Genera” Mentor: Dr. Charles Gunnels IV
Marieb College of Health and Human Services
Deans Award for Best Overall Presentation
Katherine Augustin, “What’s holding us back? An education-based approach to increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Engagement in African Americans”
Undergraduate Best Overall Presentation
Tiffany Stamatakos, “The effects of Plyometric Exercise on Sprint performance”
Graduate Best Overall Presentation
Stephen Hodulik, “Implementation of a tailored stroke prevention Protocol to reduce the risk of stroke in a retirement community”
Sustainability Award
Christine Lillard, “A Nutritional Intervention to Mange overweight and obesity in an underserved population”
Impact Award – Quality
Andrea Aceves, “The effects of a DASH adherent diet on blood pressure in Hispanic adults”
Impact Award – Evidence Based Practiced
Julianna Farhood, Annette Castaldo, Julia Prior, “Treatment of Postdural Puncture Headache: Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block education Among anesthesia providers”
Water School
TBA
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Community Engagement
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Project Title: A New Hope For Haiti
Presenters: Hera Tellez-Perez, Maria Almaraz, and Dainier Dominguez
Community Partner: Hope for Haiti
Faculty Mentor: Delphine Gras
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced InequalitiesCobalt Award
Project Title: Neuro-Inclusivity: Understanding and Acceptance for a Diverse Community
Presenters: Ash Hernandez-Trochez, Rye Scott, Keegan Eisinger, Katie Montcalm, Lauren Reese, Janet Provitera, and Kayla Tran
Community Partner: We Rock The Spectrum Kids' Gym Fort Myers
Faculty Mentor: Roberto Garcia
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced Inequalities(AND)
Project Title: "Unlocking Memories" & Creating Opportunities through Service with the Alzheimers Community
Presenters: Andrew Rodriguez, Heather "Alyssa" Sarica, Sarah Friedman, Hannah Barrios, and Alexa Garces
Community Partner: Unlocked Memories, Inc.
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Dwyer Satkoski
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-BeingBest Organization Service-Learning Project
Project Title: Global Medical Brigades: Empowering Communities Through Service
Presenters: Conner Bapst and Dominique BerretteCommunity Partner: Global Brigades
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Dwyer Satkoski
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-BeingBest Independent Service-Learning Project
Project Title: Exploring the Impact of Service-Learning in Golf Education: Teaching Life Skills to Children Through Golf
Presenter: Destiny NguyenCommunity Partner: First Tee - Naples/Collier
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Quality EducationBest One Class, One Project
Project Title: "Unlocking Memories" & Creating Opportunities through Service with the Alzheimers Community
Presenters: Andrew Rodriguez, Heather "Alyssa" Sarica, Sarah Friedman, Hannah Barrios, and Alexa Garces
Community Partner: Unlocked Memories, Inc.
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Dwyer Satkoski
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-Being
Best Sustainability & Environmental Awareness Project
Project Title: Educating FGCU Students on Sustainable Seafood
Presenter: Lauren Shea
Community Partner: FGCU Environmental Health & Safety (ECO FGCU) and FGCU Dining Services
Faculty Mentor: Justin Fitzgerald
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life Below WaterBest Community-Based Research Project
Project Title: Fighting Ovarian Cancer through Biological Research and Education in Southwest Florida
Presenter: Allie Pickering
Community Partner: Betty Allen Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
Faculty Mentor: Justin Fitzgerald
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-BeingBest First-Year Student Project
Project Title: Restoring Ecosystems through Feline Sterilization
Presenter: Ella Davis
Community Partner: Fortunate Ferals, Inc.
Faculty Mentor: Justin Fitzgerald
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life on Land“Creating Healthy Communities” Award
Project Title: Global Medical Brigades: Empowering Communities Through Service
Presenters: Conner Bapst and Dominique BerretteCommunity Partner: Global Brigades
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Dwyer Satkoski
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-Being“Children Are Our Future” Award
Project Title: Neuro-Inclusivity: Understanding and Acceptance for a Diverse Community
Presenters: Ash Hernandez-Trochez, Rye Scott, Keegan Eisinger, Katie Montcalm, Lauren Reese, Janet Provitera, and Kayla Tran
Community Partner: We Rock The Spectrum Kids' Gym Fort Myers
Faculty Mentor: Roberto Garcia
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced Inequalities“Standing For Social Justice” Award
Project Title: A New Hope For Haiti
Presenters: Hera Tellez-Perez, Maria Almaraz, and Dainier Dominguez
Community Partner: Hope for Haiti
Faculty Mentor: Delphine Gras
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced Inequalities“Service to the Nest” Award
Project Title: Foreign Language Tutoring at FGCU
Presenters: Cameron Kelber and Bradley Eisenhauer
Community Partner: FGCU Foreign Language Department
Faculty Mentor: Delphine Gras
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Quality EducationPeople’s Choice
Project Title: "Unlocking Memories" & Creating Opportunities through Service with the Alzheimers Community
Presenters: Andrew Rodriguez, Heather "Alyssa" Sarica, Sarah Friedman, Hannah Barrios, and Alexa Garces
Community Partner: Unlocked Memories, Inc.
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Dwyer Satkoski
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Internships
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Marketing at Hertz Arena | Presented by Lilliana Rivera | Class: Senior | Major: Communication/PR
2nd Place:
Florida International University: Strength and Conditioning Internship | Presented by Kate Kenny | Class: Senior | Major: Exercise Science3rd Place (Two Winners):
From Observation to Action: Applying Exercise Science Knowledge to Help Patients During My Cardiac Rehab Internship | Presented by Jenniffer Vargas | Class: Senior | Major: Exercise Science
OILE/Healing Stiches | Presented by Illary Pinto | Class: Senior | Major: Social Work
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Eagle X 2023
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Research
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Best Engineering Undergraduate Design Presentation
NASA Advanced Multi-Mission Operations System Common Workflow Service (CWS)
Ronny Fray, Alexis M. Lopez, Andrew Wilhelm, & Zachary Mixson
Mentor: Dr. Fernando GonzalezBest Engineering Undergraduate Research Presentation
Nanofiber Scaffolds for Modeling Tissue Architecture and Cell-Matrix Interactions
James Bell, Autymn Shreffler, Lainie Bonthron, and Dr. Jiehong Liao
Mentor: Dr. Jiehong LiaoBest Engineering Graduate Presentation
The Geochemical Analysis of a Continuous Core, Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration Project Aquifer Storage and Recovery Wells
Zoie Kassis
Mentor: Dr. Ahmed ElshallCollege of Education
Best Graduate Student Presentation
Beyond Fake News: Empowering Students Through Media
Literacy Education in the Age of Disinformation
By Bruno Halpern
Mentor: Dr. Hasan AydinBest Undergraduate Student Presentation
Behavioral Intervention Analysis
By Victoria Elia
Mentor: Dr. Diane Kratt & Jamie ShafferLutgert College of Business
Best Graduate Poster Presentation
Stephanie Torrico and Wilson Pena
Does Technological Innovation Steal Jobs and Reduce Personal Income?
Mentor: H. Julie YaziciSecond Place Graduate Poster Presentation
Stephanie Torrico
Sustainability in Agribusiness: Strategies for Honduras
Mentor: Dan RottigThird Place Graduate Poster Presentation
Kailey Stockinger, Chris Ries and Rose Smiddy
Auditing Typical Investments: Level 1, 2, 3, and Alternative
Mentor: Arianna PinelloBest Undergraduate Poster Presentation
Joseph Nedved
Sports Betting Cannibalization: A Case Study from Pennsylvania
Mentor: Amir B. Ferreira NetoSecond Place Undergraduate Poster Presentation
Lee Blaise
Co-authors: Jamie Bologna Pavlik, Texas Tech University, Amir B. Ferreira Neto, FGCU, Juan T. Sayago Gomez, FGCU
Mentor: Amir B. Ferreira NetoCollege of Arts and Sciences
Best Graduate Presentation
The Inhibitory Effects of 54 Plant Essential Oils on Aspergillus
fumigatus in Pre- & Post-Infection Plate Assay Models
By Amanda Perez & Dr. Yainitza Hernandez-Rodriguez
Mentor: Dr. Yainitza Hernandez-RodriguezBest Undergraduate Presentation
How Do Dimensions of Self-efficacy Predict Student Success?
By Robin Moscovitch, Dominique Berrette, & Sara Hoxha
Mentor: Dr. Starlette SinclairDepartment of Psychology
Best Presentation
How Do Dimensions of Self-efficacy Predict Student Success?
By Robin Moscovitch, Dominique Berrette, & Sara Hoxha
Mentor: Dr. Starlette Sinclair
Whitaker Center for STEM Education
Best Presentation
Gender Differences in Environmental Policy Support
By Cory Meneley
Mentor: Dr. Joseph RossMarieb College of Health and Human Services
Best Graduate Presentation
The Effects of Cervical Cancer Education on Recommended Screening in a Rural Community Center
By Jordan Frisbie
Mentor: Dr. Loureen Downes & Dr. Paula Davis-HuffmanBest Undergraduate Presentation
Effects of EIM-OC Program on Self-Efficacy
By Abigayle Manfre, Dr. Patricia Bauer, Lisa Caldwell
Mentor: Dr. Patricia Bauer & Lisa CaldwellBest Sustainability Presentation
Addressing Disparities in the Use of Neuraxial Anesthesia for Planned Cesarean Birth
By Jessica Lordi, Jordan Kelly, & Holly Lenz
Mentor: Dr. Virginia Londahl-RamseyImpact – Quality
Does the Delivery of Education on Social Media for Neuraxial Anesthesia During the Antenatal Period Change the Perceptions of African American Parturients to Receive Neuraxial Anesthesia During Labor?
By Brittane Squires, Bridget Komaroski, Kristin Miller, & Dr. Imke Casey
Mentor: Dr. Imke CaseyImpact – Evidence Based Practice
Evaluating the Impact of Patient Education on Pneumococcal Vaccination Rate in Adults Receiving Hemodialysis
By Parameswari Somavaram
Mentor: Dr. Amy Dudley & Dr. Paula Davis-HuffmanDean's Award
Sun Protection Education in Babcock Neighborhood School
By Juliana Escudero
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Community Engagement
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Project Title: Improving Cognitive Development and Intercultural Communication Through the Introduction of French into Preschool Classrooms
Presenter: Haley Holbein
Community Partner: Little Eagles Learning Center
Faculty Mentor: Delphine Gras
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Quality EducationCobalt Award
Project Title: Trails for Tails: Pullin' a Partnership with Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge
Presenters: Elizabeth Davis, Gabriel Dials, Terry Edmond, Julian Gagnon, Karina Lopez, Taylor Lynch, Daisy Osorio-Espinosa, Kylee Parrado Fernandez, Immanuelle Pongo
Community Partner: Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge
Faculty Mentor: Jessica Rhea
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life On LandBest Organization Service-Learning Project
Project Title: A Call to Action: Empowering Communities Through Global Medical Brigades
Presenters: Conner Bapst, Catherine Dominguez, Andrew Parra, Serena Truong Community Partner: Global Brigades
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Satkoski
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-BeingBest One Class, One Project
Project Title: Unlocked Memories
Presenters: Bradley Cook, Josiah Crombie, Vic Galicia, Lilly Lakich, Erin Neff, Andrew Parra, Serena Truong
Community Partner: Unlocked Memories, Inc.
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Satkoski
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-BeingBest Sustainability & Environmental Awareness Project
Project Title: Spreading Information and Awareness of Nature Through Translations
Presenters: Josmir Espinal
Community Partner: Fakahatchee State Park
Faculty Mentor: Delphine Gras
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life On LandBest First-Year Student Project
Project Title: Decreasing Food Waste at FGCU Through App Involvement in Campus Food Businesses
Presenter: Sophia Fetter
Community Partner: FGCU Campus Food Pantry
Faculty Mentor: Justin Fitzgerald
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Responsible Consumption & Production“Creating Healthy Communities” Award
Project Title: A Call to Action: Empowering Communities Through Global Medical Brigades
Presenters: Conner Bapst, Catherine Dominguez, Andrew Parra, Serena Truong Community Partner: Global Brigades
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Satkoski
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-Being“Children Are Our Future” Award
Project Title: Improving Cognitive Development and Intercultural Communication Through the Introduction of French into Preschool Classrooms
Presenter: Haley Holbein
Community Partner: Little Eagles Learning Center
Faculty Mentor: Delphine Gras
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Quality Education“Standing For Social Justice” Award
Project Title: Enhancing the Representation of Mexican Americans at FGCU
Presenter: Julia Hammond
Community Partner: New Horizons of Southwest Florida
Faculty Mentor: Justin Fitzgerald
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Peace, Justice, & Strong InstitutionsPeople’s Choice
Project Title: Unlocked Memories
Presenters: Bradley Cook, Josiah Crombie, Vic Galicia, Lilly Lakich, Erin Neff, Andrew Parra, Serena Truong
Community Partner: Unlocked Memories, Inc.
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Satkoski
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Toggle More Info1st Place: Dentistry in Guatemala | Presented by Ivana Ahmed | Internship Site: VAW Global Health Alliance
2nd Place: STAR Program at Fort Myers Middle Academy | Presented by Ryan McNamara | Internship Site: Fort Myers Middle Academy
3rd Place: Interning at Little Eagles | Presented by Madelyn McMillan | Internship Site: Little Eagles Learning Center
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Eagle X 2022
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Internship Summit 2022 Award Winners
Toggle More Info1st Place: The GROW Initiative | Presenter: Emily Merton | Employer Partner: Duval County Schools
2nd Place: Healthy Lee: Creating a Healthier Community Starting with the Mind | Presenter: Kelly Maguire | Employer Partner: Lee Health
3rd Place (Tied): The Opportunity to Impact Future Leaders | Presenter: Kristen Sands | Employer Partner: Harns Marsh Elementary School
3rd Place (Tied): Environmental Education at Rookery Bay Reserve | Presenter: Aubrey Garcia | Employer Partner: Rookery Bay Reserve
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Community Engagement Day 2022 Award Winners
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Project Title: Discovering Haiti
Presenter: Coralie Paschal
Community Partner: Dunbar High School
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Delphine Gras
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced Inequalities
Cobalt Award
Project Title: Trails for Tails & Lovers Key State Park
Presenter(s): Ashlee Blewis; Galilea Bocanegra; Erica Crawford; Brianna Davis; Trinity Gohl; Kelsey Griffin; Shannon Larkan, Abigail Lewandowski, Christina Mackie, Bryana McCarthy; Melanie Oliveros-Baena; Sarah Pflug; Alexis Scheele; Zachary Scott; Ron Shlomi; Cameron Smith, Elizabeth Yarnell; Samantha Zimmer
Community Partner: Lovers Key State Park
Faculty Mentor: Jessica Rhea
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life On Land
Best Organization Service-Learning Project
Project Title: Immokalee Medical Brigade
Presenter(s): Logan Alles & Andrew Parra
Community Partner: Ciclovia
Faculty Mentor: N/A
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-Being
Best One Class, One Project
Project Title: Trails for Tails & Lovers Key State Park
Presenter(s): Ashlee Blewis; Galilea Bocanegra; Erica Crawford; Brianna Davis; Trinity Gohl; Kelsey Griffin; Shannon Larkan, Abigail Lewandowski, Christina Mackie, Bryana McCarthy; Melanie Oliveros-Baena; Sarah Pflug; Alexis Scheele; Zachary Scott; Ron Shlomi; Cameron Smith, Elizabeth Yarnell; Samantha Zimmer
Community Partner: Lovers Key State Park
Faculty Mentor: Jessica Rhea
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life On Land
Best Sustainability & Environmental Awareness
Project Title: The Talkin' Monkeys Project
Presenter(s): Rachel Gamson, Shannon Keating, Derek Lacombe, Alex Vanhorn, Erika Mancera
Community Partner: The Talkin' Monkeys Project
Faculty Mentor: Jessica Rhea
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Life On Land
Best First-Year Student Project
Project Title:Kindness, Empathy, and Compassion ROCKs
Presenter(s): zoe baladakis, Representatives of ROCK in HUM 1020 course
Community Partner: Bonita Springs Charter School
Faculty Mentor:Jamie Wilson
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-Being
“Creating Healthy Communities” Award
Project Title: Immokalee Medical Brigade
Presenter(s): Logan Alles & Andrew Parra
Community Partner: Ciclovia
Faculty Mentor: N/A
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Good Health & Well-Being
“Children Are Our Future” Award
Project Title: Franklin Park Elementary Theater Club
Presenter(s): Kyle Carson, Amanda Collins, Robin O'Connell, Lily Grace Zipprer, Bianca Arello Resin
Community Partner: Franklin Park Elementary School / United Way
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dan Bacalzo
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Quality Education
“Standing For Social Justice” Award
Project Title: Discovering Haiti
Presenter: Coralie Paschal
Community Partner: Dunbar High School
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Delphine Gras
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Reduced Inequalities
People’s Choice
Project Title: Eco-Eagles
Presenter(s): Leah Godiksen, Josephine Hoberman - Krista Castrogovianni - Billy Riphin - Evan Silva - Austin Grove
Community Partner: Eco FGCU
Faculty Mentor: Bryan Schaffer
Sustainable Development Goal Focus: Clean Water & Sanitation
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Eagle X 2021
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Research Day 2021 Award Winners
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First Place in Undergraduate Presentation
- Student: Elizabeth Myers
Title: Determining the antifungal activity of 54 single plant essential oils against the pathogenic fungus
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Matthew Swearingen
Second Place in Undergraduate Presentation
- Student: Bonnie Greiner
Title: A floristic inventory of the Estero River Scrub section of Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jay Horn
Best Graduate Presentation (tie)
- Student: Arial Morrison Credeur
Title: A Subject of Wondrous Afflictions: English and Indigenous Women's Experiences of War in the Early Eighteenth Century
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Frances Davey - Student: Korrina Melton
Title: Modeling T Cell Exhaustion During Immune Response to Covid-19
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Peng Feng
Best Undergraduate Presentation in Department of Biological Sciences (tie)
- Student: Ella Guedouar
Title: Effect of Isolation on Semantic Alarm Call Recognition in an Isolated Captive Vervet Monkey
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Charles Gunnels - Student: Nathalie Reyes
Title: Analyzing Fibronectin Expression in Native and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Samples
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lyndsay Rhodes
Best Undergraduate Presentation in Department of Ecology & Environmental Studies
- Student: Marina Morningstar
Title: Spatial ecology and multiscale habitat selection of black spiny tailed iguana (Ctenosaura similis)
Faculty Mentor: Matt Metcalf
Best Undergraduate Presentation in Department of Marine & Earth Sciences
TBDBest Graduate Presentation in The Water School
- Student: Ilexxis Morales
Title: Paleotempestology of the East Coast of Florida
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Joanne Muller
Whitaker College of Engineering (WCOE)
Best Graduate Engineering Research:
- Authors: Quillan Arico, Lauren Redfern, Jan DeJarnette, John Langan, Cindy Linh Lu,
Kimberly Sutter
Title: Pilot-scale phytoremediation of landfill leachate using floating treatment wetlands.
Faculty Mentor: Ashley Danley-Thomson
Best Undergraduate Engineering Research:
- Student: Tyson O'Gilvie
Title: Simulating Vehicle Collisions with Unity - an Open Source Video Game Engine
Faculty Mentor: Derek Lura
Best Undergraduate Engineering Design
- Students: Alexander Sherlock, Matthew Crater, Noah Marker, Alan Reyes
Title: Single Point Intersection Project
Faculty Mentor: Ashraf Badir
Lutgert College of Business (LCOB)
Dean’s Award for Best Undergraduate Presentations:
- Student: Elizabeth Berg
Title: Home Ownership Rates and Related Influential Variables: Real Estate Markets, 2008 and 2020.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hulya Julie Yazici
- Student: Kailey Stockinger
Title: New Privately Owned Housing Units Started VS 30 Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rates.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hulya Julie Yazici
- Student: Katherine Ryan
Title: The Use of Data Analytics to Examine Salaries Among NBA and WNBA Athletes.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hulya Julie Yazici
- Students: Dominique Caruso, Mauricio Amaro, Jessica Drouse
Title: Determining what factors affect Brand Love.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gina Tran
Dean’s Award for Best Graduate Presentation:
- Students: Zhishan Liang, Janet Retana
Title: How Has CAM Implementation Worked Out? – Evidence From Stakeholders' Input.
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Arianna Pinello
Marieb College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS)
Graduate Presentations
First Prize
- Student: Kate Brink
Title: Increasing Vaginal Deliveries After Cesarean Sections in Southwest Florida
Faculty Mentor: Christina Dzioba
Second Prize
- Student: Michelle English
Title: An Acute Otitis Media Toolkit to Address the Use of Inappropriate Antibiotics and Ensure Compliance
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paula Davis-Huffman
Third Prize
- Students: Alyssa Nieves, Tyler Corbin
Title: Quantification of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Induced Hyperemia Using MSK US
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rob Sillevis
Undergraduate Presentation
First Prize
- Students: Betul Gunerm, Kendall Miller
Title: Feasibility Study of Work Well Job-readiness Training for Young Adults with High Functioning Autism
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Annemarie Connor
College of Education (COE)
Best Educational Research Design
- Author: Carla Huck
Presentation Title: How to Overcome the Challenges from the COVID-19 Pandemic in K-12 Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jingshun Zhang
Best Faculty-Student Collaboration
- Authors: Dr. Tunde Szecsi, Dr. Debra Giambo, Rachel Bledsoe & William Buchanan
Presentation Title: Voices to be heard: Refugee students’ experiences with learning English during COVID-19 in Southwest Florida"
Best Undergraduate Presentation
- Authors: Cassidy Holz, Danielle Miller
Presentation Title: "Teacher Candidate Perceptions of Phonological Awareness for English Learners"
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Debra Giambo
Best Graduate Presentation
- Author: Clarisse Halpern
Presentation Title: Qualitative Longitudinal Studies in EducationResearch: A Systematic Literature Review
Faculty Mentor: Hasan Aydin
Honorable Mention
- Presentation: Literature Synthesis. Authors: Sophia Szpunar & Karington Reed
- Presentation: Impact of Phonological Awareness & Phonics Instruction on Elementary ELs PA Skills
- Presentation: Teacher Candidates and ELL Phonological Awareness. Authors: Rachel Bledsoe Bass & Kaley Vahlkamp
- Presentation: A systematic review of the course development. Author: Stephanie Cho Faculty Mentor(s): Dr. Jingshun, Dr. Bei Cao, and Dr. Xiaofei Zhang
- Presentation: Lessons from Brazil: Schoolteachers' Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic School Closures Faculty Advisor:
- Presentation: Children & Adolescents Reading to Shelter Dogs Authors: Kaitlyn Brown, Dr. Melissa Meehan, and Dr. Nate Turcotte
- Student: Elizabeth Myers
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Community Engagement Day 2021 Award Winners
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Emerald Award
Best service-learning project from a class in which service-learning is not required in every section of the course; the faculty member has chosen (is not required) to integrate service-learning into their class.
- Honoring African American Women in History
Presenter: Coralie Paschal
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Delphine Gras
Community Partner: Dunbar High School
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Gender Equality
Cobalt Award (Tie)
Best service-learning project from a class in which service-learning is required in every section of the course.
- Campus Cancer Campaign: Students Educating Students About Cancer Risk
Presenters: Alayna Ryan and Katherine Patterson
Additional Project Members: Samantha Allard, Logan Alles, Alley Duffany, Colette Krzywick, Alexa Barrera, Cristina Campero, Lady Gonzalez Perez, Karan Kalia, Anusha Malik, Ashley Maroney, Xochil Romero, Neah Schlabach, Arianna Smith, Andrew Stombaugh, Sean Sullivan
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lyndsay Rhodes
Community Partners:
FGCU Cancer Research Foundation and FGCU Department of Biological Science
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Good Health & Well-Being
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- Sustainability Projects at Cutting Horse Eco-Center, a Project by the Coccoloba Chapter
of The Florida Native Plant Society
Presenter: Cassie Valenti
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Satkoski
Community Partner: The Coccoloba Chapter of The Florida Native Plant Society
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Life On Land
Best Independent Service-Learning Project
Best service-learning project from an individual (or group) not connected to an organization, class, or team.
- The Conscientious Citizen: Advocating for Mental Health by Establishing Connections
Within the Community
Presenter: Kelly Maguire
Community Partner: Kids Minds Matter at Golisano Children's Hospital
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Good Health and Well-Being
Best Organization Service-Learning Project
Best service-learning project from an organization including but not limited to fraternity or sorority, registered student organization, sport club, or athletic team.
- Students and Seniors: From Our Nest to Theirs.
Bridging the Intergenerational Divide with a Letter Writing Campaign
Presenters: Emanuella Cervello, Sarah Martin, Katelin Foster, Kea Kamiya, Quinton Jeske, Payton Wolf
Faculty Mentors: Dr. Fiona Tolhurst, Courtney Satkoski
Community Partner: Students and Seniors: From Our Nest to Theirs
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Good Health and Well-Being
Topic Specific Awards
Best One Class, One Project
- Trails for Tails 2021: Leading & Serving with Lovers Key State Park
Faculty Mentor: Jessica Rhea
Community Partners: Lovers Key State Park, Friends of Lovers Key, & The Native Plant Society
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Life on Land
Best Sustainability & Environmental Awareness
- Sustainability Projects at Cutting Horse Eco-Center, a Project by the Coccoloba Chapter
of The Florida Native Plant Society
Presenter: Cassie Valenti
Faculty Mentor: Courtney Satkoski
Community Partner: The Coccoloba Chapter of The Florida Native Plant Society
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Life On Land
Best Community-Based Research
- The Work: Impacting Southwest Florida Communities
Presenter: Antoria Miller and Derek Wright
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Angela Corley
Community Partner: Harry Chapin Food Bank
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Good Health and Well-Being
Best First-Year Student Project
- Endangered Panthers Virtual Field Trip
Presenters: Robin Levine and Joshua Sanchez
Faculty Mentor: Maria Barbero
Community Partner: fStop Foundation
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Life on Land
“Creating Healthy Communities” Award
- Students and Seniors: From Our Nest to Theirs.
Bridging the Intergenerational Divide with a Letter Writing Campaign
Presenters: Emanuella Cervello, Sarah Martin, Katelin Foster, Kea Kamiya, Quinton Jeske, Payton Wolf
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Fiona Tolhurst, Courtney Satkoski
Community Partner: Students and Seniors: From Our Nest to Theirs
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Good Health and Well-Being
“Children Are Our Future” Award
- The Conscientious Citizen: Advocating for Mental Health by Establishing Connections
Within the Community
Presenter: Kelly Maguire
Community Partner: Kids Minds Matter at Golisano Children's Hospital
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Good Health and Well-Being
“Standing For Social Justice” Award
- Honoring African American Women in History
Presenter: Coralie Paschal
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Delphine Gras
Community Partner: Dunbar High School
Sustainable Development Goal focus: Gender Equality
- Honoring African American Women in History
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Internship Summit 2021 Award Winners
Toggle More InfoFirst Place: Water Quality in South West Florida | Presenter: Alexis Ludwig (Environmental Studies/Marine Science)
Second Place: Events and Estates | Presenter: Jasmine Maximilien (Resort & Hospitality )
Third Place: Rookery Bay Reserve Fire | Presenter: Hannah Hensler (Environmental Studies)
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Community Engagement & Research Day (CERD) 2020
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