Tiffin University Research Conference and Competition

Why present at the conference?  Here are just a few reasons:

1. Professional scholarship opportunities set you apart from other graduates in the job market and graduate applications. 
2. Applying content in your courses helps develop a professional identity. 
3. Sharing knowledge and expertise with peers can have a positive impact on your learning and professional development.
4. Add presentation experience to your CV/resume.

Registration

You must register for the conference with your intended research proposal by filling out this form.  You can also access the registration form through the campus-wide email that should be in your university Gmail inbox.  We welcome proposals from all disciplines. Proposals are due by March 29th, 2024.

Please remember an accepted IRB proposal is needed prior to the submission of a conference proposal for any research involving human subjects. More information about IRB is available in the Presenter Information section.

Summary Paper Submission

Please submit your summary paper for the conference by filling out this form. We thank you for your hard work and look forward to reading through the fruits of your labors! We welcome submissions from all disciplines. Summary Papers are due by April 5th, 2024.

Please remember an accepted IRB proposal is needed prior to the submission of a conference proposal for any research involving human subjects. More information about IRB is available in the Presenter Information section.

Struggling to decide how to format your research paper? Lost among the various options for topics? Feel free to browse the selections below of outstanding research paper submissions and find inspiration in the work of others:

Friday, April 26th

Locations for presentations: MAIN 12, MAIN 13, MAIN 14, MAIN 21, MAIN 22, MAIN 23, & MAIN 24

Registration (Chisholm): 8:30AM to 9:00AM

Welcoming Remarks (Chisholm): 9:00AM to 9:15AM

Presentation Sessions Group 1 (Main Classrooms): 9:15AM to 10:45AM

Presentation Sessions Group 2 (Main Classrooms): 11:00AM to 12:30PM

Lunch/Keynote Speaker/Awards for Presenters (Chisholm): 12:30PM to 2:00PM

Friday, April 26th (Session 1, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM)

Saint Mary's, Room 1:  Education and Academic Performance

Moderator:  Dr. Shannon De Clute

• Joshua Page, "College Athlete's Knowledge and Opinion on NCAA Drug Testing Policies"
• Airiana Rowan, "Financial Responsibility and Academic Performance"
• Rylie Roggow, "The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Stress Reduction in College Students"

Saint Mary's, Room 2:  Criminal Justice and Public Perception

Moderator:  Dr. Liz Victor

• Kendall Cawthon, "Public Perception of Interrogation Techniques in a Post 9/11 America"
• Natalie Weiss, "Use of Force: A Study of Public Knowledge and Community Perception in Local Law Enforcement"
• Lindsey Cluchey, "Public Perception on Corrections in America"
• Jocelyn Carraher & Sidney Marsman, "The Social Significance of Public Perception of Sexual Offenders Based on Offense"

Saint Mary's, Room 3:  Stress and Academic Environment

Moderator:  James Gilmer

• Alissa DuBois, "Stress In law Enforcement"
• Catara Dejarnette, "Stress within collegiate sports"
• Christian Moore, "Stressed Out Students: A Study on Academic Burnout and Stress"

Saint Mary's, Room 4:  Substance Use and Mental Health

Moderator:  Dr. Johnathon Sharp

• Jacqulin Mills, "Drug and Alcohol Use Among College Students"
• Zaria Moore & Lauren Swartzlander, "Psilocybin and Mental Health"
• Kyle Adams, "A Four State Comparison of Recidivism in Forensic Psychiatric Patients"
• Tatiana Mims, "Mental Health Matters: Investigating depression in college students"

Saint Mary's, Room 5:  Violence and Victimization

Moderator:  Dr. Regan Murray

• Alaina Phillips, "Intimate Partner Violence: Conflicting Perceptions"
• Tyrese Rushton, "Attitude and Emotions Toward Dating App Facilitated Victimization"
• Carley Gutka, "Identifying Domestic Violence"
• Jakob Hurley & Christopher, "Suffering In Silence: Examining the Reality of Sexual Assault Underreporting on College Campuses"

Saint Mary's, Room 6:  Law Enforcement and Ethics

Moderator:  Dr. Jonathan Appel

• Ethan Hayes, "Police Disaster Preparedness Pre versus Post COVID-19"
• Hannah Butt, "Police Gratuities and Ethics"
• Jocelyn Robinson, "Judging the Jury: Jury Duty Perceptions"
• Morgan Williams, "Impact of Crisis Intervention Training on Police Responses to a Mental Health Crisis"

Saint Mary's, Room 7:  Looking to the Future

Moderator:  Dr. Fang-Mei

• Sydney Zeman, "Do the things in children's shows effect how they act in the future?"
• Madeline Miller, "Mathematical Experiences for Children Built Upon Play and Relationships"
• Natalye Martinez, "The Pursuit of Happiness: Criminal Justice vs. Non-Criminal Justice"
• Nuha Alaskar, "The impact of early childhood abuse on children social lives"

Friday, April 26th (Session 2, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

Saint Mary's, Room 1:  Questioning Societal Norms

Moderator:  Dr. Shannon De Clute

• Najah Sims, "Are they Getting Better?"
• Michkaela Grieve, "Would you do the crime if there was no time?"
• Daliyah Dunson, "The more we know the more we can save"
• Stephanie Jackson, "Analysis of Officer Response to Offender Resistance in Ohio"

Saint Mary's, Room 2:  Social Issues and Public Opinion

Moderator:  Dr. Liz Victor

• Jannie Duong, "The Public’s Impression and Knowledge on Marijuana"
• Mackenna Raby, "The Significance of the Media's Depiction of Mental Illness on Jury Decisions"
• Maria Shane, "The CSI Effect: Does Fear of Crime Change with the Type and Amount of True Crime Consumed?"

Saint Mary's, Room 3: Health and Choices

Moderator:  James Gilmer

• Erin Martin, "Knowledge and Birth Control Preference"
• Rajah Little, "School Districts and Counselors"
• Norah Alsubie, "Is Running Better During Cold or War Weather"

Saint Mary's, Room 4:  Crime & Punishment

Moderator:  Dr. Johnathon Sharp

• Sabryn Camp, "The Restorative Effect"
• Calynne Foreman, "Is Nitrogen Gas Humane For Execution?"
• Camdyn Oberholtzer, "How Much Do College Students and Professors Know About Human Trafficking?"
• Ashley Sease, "Knowledge & Perspectives on Sex Trafficking by Gender & Parental Status"

Saint Mary's, Room 5:  Digital Interaction and Effects

Moderator:  Dr. Regan Murray

• Bella Bond & Maya Burggraf, "Cell Phone Use and Social Interaction"
• John Ried, "Group Interactions and Violent Rhetoric in Online Chat-Rooms"
• Chloe DuPlaga, "Students opinions on drug addicts"

Saint Mary's, Room 6:  School Safety and Responses

Moderator:  Dr. Dean Butler

• Charles Lewis, "Characteristics of Mass/School shooting killers"
• Seth Schreiber, "Should We Stay or Should We Go: A Comparison of Static and Dynamic Mass School Shooting Response Procedures"
• Hayley Bosworth & Olivia Biltz, "Safety Among Female Undergrads and Faculty on Campus"

Saint Mary's, Room 7:  Technology and Cybersecurity

Moderator:  Dr. Fang-Mei

• Carter Lindhorst & Kassidy O'Keefe, "AI and Our Future: How Artificial Intelligence Can Impact Jobs"
• Colin Klingler, "Does Password Security Matter?"
• Lewis Cotterill, "Enhancing Personal Cybersecurity"
• Mason Bartholomy, "Password Changing and Choosing Among College Campuses"
• Michael Oriakhi, "Stress Levels of Student Athletes"