Mark Demitroff, NAMS and Michael Cicali, NAMS

Little-known hairpin parabolic dunes evolved on the flat sandy terrain of the Pine Barrens’ wind-etched landscape during glacial episodes. Some are present off Vera King Farris Drive in the wetlands east of Lake Fred. They attest to cold, dry, windy polar-like semidesert conditions 17,000 to 21,000 years ago. Ice-marginal South Jersey was a very windy and dusty place. Such dunes are today of high ecological value as critical habitat for endangered plants and animals. The National Park Service and their European counterparts recognize Inland Pleistocene dunes as outstanding geologic features.

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Stockton.. During the Ice Age and Viewpoint of Apple Pie Hill Fire Tower

Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Incorporating Functional Electrical Stimulation with Traditional Gait Training Methods for Patients with Incomplete SCI

Does implementing functional electrical stimulation (FES) into gait training rehabilitation for patients with incomplete spinal cord injury improve gait parameter outcomes greater than traditional gait training methods alone? Our review of current literature suggests that FES can be an effective adjunct therapy for gait training in patients, post-SCI.

Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Impact of Music Therapy on Stroke Rehabilitation

The aim of our research was to determine if the implementation of music therapy (MT) combined with physical therapy would be more effective at improving upper extremity motor function and quality of life of patients with stroke compare to physical therapy alone.

Presented by:  Alexis Medina, Ching Wai, Clara Morgan, Melanie Iatarola

Questions or Comments? waic@go.stockton.edu

Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain

Our goal was to determine if spinal manipulation was an effective long-term treatment in patients with chronic low back pain compared to other therapeutic techniques.  We determined through the literature while this is effective, patients with back pain require a multi-modal approach to overall management of back pain. This presentation will share the latest evidence for individuals suffering from this condition.

Presented by: Emily Brand, Paolo Hinahon, Raleigh Sadang

Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Schroth Method for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Our goal was to determine if the Schroth method was more effective in reducing Cobb angles in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis than traditional physical therapy exercises. This is a highly specialized technique which requires training and while the evidence supports this intervention as superior in studies, similar gains are purported for traditional PT. An interprofessional approach to adherence of stretching and a consistent home exercise is key to successful outcomes.

Presented by: Brooke Nolan, Caroline Castro, Chris Bajada, Grace Kim

Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Blood Flow Restriction for the Use of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

With an increased prevalence of Anterior Cruciate Ligament tears, the goal of our research was to see if the use of Blood Flow Restriction in conjunction with traditional Physical Therapy would result in increased strength and an accelerated recovery time for discharge. Our research found that the use of Blood Flow Restriction when used with Physical Therapy allowed patients to achieve higher load resistance training at an accelerated rate, as compared to traditional Physical Therapy alone.

Presented by: Corinne Russo, Gina Santoro, Jared Devita, Max Kozlovsky, Alexander Gong

Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Virtual reality therapy for patients with Parkinson's Disease

The purpose of this study was to determine if virtual reality rehabilitation for patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) is more effective in improving stride & step length than traditional physical therapy. Regarding the use of VR as an effective intervention for patients with PD to improve gait, specifically step length, is evidently successful, but requires further research due to the literature showing inconsistent results for the amount of time needed to see a significant improvement. 

Presented by: Amelia Steelman, Ariel Camaligan, Brittany Nycz, Holly McBrearty, Oliva Horant

Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Robotics and SCI

A summary of existing research analyzing the effectiveness of robotic assisted gait training compared to traditional physical therapy gait training techniques in patients with spinal cord injuries. Conflicting evidence exists between various studies regarding the efficacy of robotic assisted gait training compared to traditional physical therapy gait training techniques resulting in an inability to determine the optimal treatment technique for individuals recovering from spinal cord injuries.

Presented by: Matthew Cohen, Austin Jennis, Brandon Young, Theresa Abapo

Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy Interventions & ACLR Return to Sport Outcomes

We investigated the use of psychologically informed PT interventions in conjunction with physical rehabilitation focusing on athletes recovering from ACL repairs in improving their levels of self-efficacy and return to sport (RTS) outcomes.  Our research highlights the importance of addressing the psychological aspects of RTS for successful outcomes.

Presented by:  Alexandra Desmond, Jasper Orcino, Nicole Pallante, Jude Pino

Presented by:  Trina Gipson-Jones, HLTH

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Work-Family conflict, job satisfaction and psychological well-being in African American nurse attending college 

This secondary data analysis study's primary goal is to determine if either positive or negative work-to-family spillover was significantly predictive of psychological well-being after controlling for the level of job satisfaction reported by the nurses. The researcher hypothesized negative work to family spillover would be the best predictor of psychological well-being. Using a hierarchical multiple regression on overall psychological well-being using a total score on the Ryff 14-item Psychological Well-Being scale, the researcher found negative work-to-family spillover was significantly predictive of overall psychological well-being after controlling for job satisfaction (R2 change =0.21; F for change (1,48) = 12.86; p = .001; ² = 0.09, p = 0.507) in these nurses.

Questions or Comments? Trina.Gipson-Jones@stockton.edu

Christy Goodnight, Library and Eric Jeitner, Library

Textbooks vs. Food: Students, Financial Hardships, & OERs 

This poster advocates for wider adoption and use of open educational resources (OERs) in higher education, utilizing the findings of a campus-wide survey on the financial impact of traditional textbooks costs on Stockton University students. OERs are textbooks and other resources that replace traditional textbooks and/or paid access to course materials.

Questions or Comments? Christy.Goodnight@stockton.edu or Eric.Jeitner@stockton.edu

Diane Holtzman, BUSN and Ellen Kraft, BUSN

Experiential and Project Based Learning 

This presentation will discuss how experiential and project-based learning were incorporated into a graduate-level marketing communication course and an undergraduate, upper-level, insurance course. 

Zheng Li, BUSN

Detecting and Tracking Shooters with Deep Machine Learning Techniques 

The goal of this project is to create a website where a user can upload a photo or video which then is processed by a machine learning model to detect any people with guns in the image. If detected, then the website will return back a box around the person who is holding the gun.

Presented by: Zheng Li, BUSN and Joshua Smith

Ruibin Lu, SOBL

Juvenile Courts' Philosophies and the Right to Counsel 

This presentation explores the relationship between juvenile courts' philosophies and procedural protections offered in delinquency proceedings. It also discusses policy recommendations on providing more statutory protections in juvenile courts.

Craig Matsumoto, HLTH

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Clinical Review 

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is diagnosed every 19 minutes in the United States.  Both short and long-term costs for the care of these children is a significant burden on their families and the health care system. This work serves to educate future healthcare professionals about NAS and identify causes, potential complications, treatments, and interventions.

Presented by: Briann Skiba

Loretta Mooney, SOBL

Increasing Suicide Awareness and Prevention During a Global Pandemic Using a Documentary on Live Experience and a Discussion Panel 

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased mental health issues. In response, this presentation will examine the use of a documentary on lived experience and a discussion panel to increase awareness about suicide and prevention. 

Presented by:  Loretta Mooney, SOBL and Erin Sochocky

Sharon Musher, ARHU

Historical Studies Lightening Round

Students finishing this year-long capstone course will share 4 minute pre-recorded descriptions of their thesis, including discussion of their sources, methods, and arguments. Papers focus on criminalization of sex work in the early 20th century, the relationship between consumerism and punk, Islamaphobia post-9/11, the evolution of Roman medicine from religion to science, and misinformation during the Spanish Flu. Students will present their work and field questions in their thesis class during the Day of Scholarship. To join them via live Zoom from 11 am -12 pm register here to receive a unique link.

Presented by: Samantha LeRoy, Rory Hynes, Eric D’Arminio, Raymond Shebell, and Shanna Von Horn

Questions or Comments? mushers@stockton.edu- hynesr1@go.stockton.edu-leroys1@go.stockton.edu 

Thomas Nolan, HLTH

Survey of Physical Therapist's Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Quadriceps Muscle Strengthening Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgical Reconstruction 

The goal of this study is to determine if physical therapists are following clinical practice guidelines that recommend the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for the rehabilitation of the knee for people who have had anterior cruciate ligament surgical reconstruction, and identify factors that may limit the use of NMES during rehabilitation. Results of 54 completed surveys indicated 26 out of 54 respondents were aware of the clinical practice guideline; 29/54 use NMES for their patients, and those that did not indicated "equipment not available" and "lack of time" as reasons for not using NMES. 

Presented by:  Thomas Nolan, HLTH and John Stahl

Mary Padden-Denmead, HLTH

Parenting a Rainbow Baby in the NICU Post Perinatal Loss

Purpose: To present the findings from a phenomenological study investigating the experience of families who suffered a perinatal loss prior to parenting an infant hospitalized in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Co Investigators: Ann Coyle, RN, and Stockton Alumna Erin Schermerhorn, RN, BSN; and student co-author, Maria Caccavo, RN, BSN, MSN student.

Sreelekha Prakash, HLTH

Is substance use and misuse an issue in young adults? 

In progress Stockton IRB approved research project exploring and reviewing the impact of substance use and misuse in young adults. 

Presented by:  Cassandra Bodner, Amanda Maurer

Questions or Comments? to maurera1@go.stockton.edu and caseypbodner@gmail.com