Schedule
2021
Wednesday, April 21st
9:00 AM

Opening Address

Mary B. Marcy, Dominican University of California

9:00 AM

9:45 AM

Keynote Address: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Research

Karen McCarthy, Dominican University of California

9:45 AM

10:30 AM

A Study on the Positive and Negative Emotional Response of Frequent and Non-Frequent Video Game Players

Heidi Francis, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1D

10:30 AM

10:30 AM

College Students’ Experience with Social Media, Depression, and Divorced Parents

Marcella George, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1D

10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Comparison of Mask Perceptions and Marketing within Bay Area and Southern California counties

Gabriellah Agar, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1C

10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Instagram Use and Self-Esteem: Exploring the Relationship Among Psychological Well-Being

Alexandra Mariscal, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1D

10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Into the Abyss: Self-Destruction and Rebirth in Moshfegh’s "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" and Kang’s "The Vegetarian"

Camille Bernt, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1B

10:30 AM

10:30 AM

Linguistic Inclusion and Language Acquisition: An Analysis of a Spanish Reading Group

Daisy Barragan, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1A

10:30 AM

10:30 AM

The Effects of Social Media Use and Content on Self-Esteem and Perceived Physical Appearance in College Students

Catherine Johnson, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1D

10:30 AM

10:30 AM

The Influence of Online Advertisements on Consumer Behavior

Haley Hunter, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1D

10:30 AM

10:50 AM

Implementation of Culturally Relevant Teaching in Namibian Classrooms: Understanding Impediments and Identifying Assets

Fransisko Constantino, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1A

10:50 AM

10:50 AM

Inequality Diferrences Related to Covid-19 in the Bay Area and Southern California

Leslie Civil, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1C

10:50 AM

10:50 AM

The Effects of Social Determinants on Renal Care Among ESKD Patients in the Philippines: Rural vs. Urban Areas

Melanie Huertas Rojas, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2D

10:50 AM

10:50 AM

"The Other Derelicts" by Trevor Blixt

Trevor Blixt, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1B

10:50 AM

11:10 AM

Impact of fire seasons and poor air quality in the Bay Area, on emergency department visits for respiratory illness, during the first COVID-19 shelter-in-place in the United States

Saoirse McCormack, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1C

11:10 AM

11:10 AM

Taoist Principles in "Song of Myself"

Annika Cerini, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1B

11:10 AM

11:10 AM

The Fear of Missing Out Phenomenon on Belongingness in Secondary Students

Minnie McBride, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 1A

11:10 AM

11:30 AM

Impacts of COVID- 19 Pandemic on the Digital Divide

Kelly Adame, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2B

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Technology: Supporting Classroom Teachers and Resource Specialists in Collaboration and Communication Practices

Mackenzie Jones, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2A

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

The Effect of Companion Animals on the Mental Health of College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sarah Cooper, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2C

11:30 AM

11:30 AM

The Physiological Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet on Cardiovascular Health

Jenevieve Petray, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2D

11:30 AM

11:50 AM

Meditation and the inner life of today’s educator

Summer Nicklasson, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2A

11:50 AM

11:50 AM

"They"

Jaycee Maranan, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2B

11:50 AM

11:50 AM

Utilization of the Emergency and Hospital Services in Marin County by Minorities Pre-Shelter in Place and During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Rekina Daniels, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2C

11:50 AM

12:10 PM

Anxiety: An Animated Journey

Hanna Miller, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2B

12:10 PM

12:10 PM

Exploring Relationships Among Race, Mothers' Perceptions of Discrimination During Perinatal Healthcare Visits, and the Prevalence of Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes

Fiona So, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2D

12:10 PM

12:10 PM

Impact of Teacher Identity on Curriculum Design

Willow Regnery, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2A

12:10 PM

12:10 PM

The Impact of COVID-19 on College Student Care-Givers' Mental Health

Rhianon Vertin-Hawkins, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 2C

12:10 PM

1:30 PM

Intergenerational Trauma and Cultural Dissonance in the Face of Ongoing Social Issues: A Case Study with Vietnamese Youth

Mia Nguyen, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3D

1:30 PM

1:30 PM

Northern Elephant Seal Pup Mortality and El Niño Events at Point Reyes National Seashore

Noelle Mauricio, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3A

1:30 PM

1:30 PM

Nursing Student’s Expectancy-Value Regarding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Knowledge Retention

Raquel Suba, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3D

1:30 PM

1:30 PM

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Work Performance Amongst Night Shift Nurses

Hannah Pham, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3D

1:30 PM

1:30 PM

The Impact of COVID-19 on Diabetic ED Visits in Marin County

Tiffany Chu, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3C

1:30 PM

1:30 PM

The Relationship Between Parental Personality, Attachment, and Subjective Well-Being

Mia Nguyen, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3D

1:30 PM

1:30 PM

The Relationship of Video Game-play Behaviors and Mood Changes

Driana Damaso, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3D

1:30 PM

1:50 PM

Environmentally Persistent Free Radicals on an Iron (III) Oxide Surface

Reuben Oumnov, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3A

1:50 PM

1:50 PM

Wildfires, Climate Change and Land Use Change in California and its Effect on the Prevalence of West Nile Virus

Maxwell Pierce, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3C

1:50 PM

2:10 PM

College athletes’ perspectives, attitudes, and beliefs on professional sports’ reactions to social and racial injustices within the United States.

Julia A. Razo, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3C

2:10 PM

2:10 PM

Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris) Pupping Site Fidelity Through Time at Point Reyes National Seashore

wyatt walsh, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 3A

2:10 PM

2:30 PM

Academic Performance, Anxiety, and Feelings of Classroom Displacement in College Students amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Myron Eusebio, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4E

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Impact of COVID-19 on students and faculty in higher education

Joshua Manio, Dominican University of California
Christian Jiao
Kirsten Bas, Dominican University of California
Sophia Mendoza, Dominican University of California
Megan Griffith, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4A

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Inequalities of Experiences for Multigenerational Families Due to COVID-19 in Marin County, California

Lilian Henriquez, Dominican University of California

Online I Session 4C

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Internalized Racial Oppression (IRO) and Perceived Racial Discrimination Among Asians and Asian-Americans During COVID-19

Criselle Ramos, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4E

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Occupational Therapy in the Cultural Arts

Reichelle Bella, Dominican University of California
Dezarina Bernales-Mendez, Dominican University of California
Anisha Chum, Dominican University of California
Jeremy Firstenberg, Dominican University of California
Lucy Thach, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4D

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Personality on Social Media: Online vs. Offline Identity

Angelica D. Hernandez, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4E

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Psychological distress and negative impact of COVID-19-barriers and perceived need for mental health services prior to and during the pandemic

Erin Howard, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4E

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Sleep Hygiene Recommendations and Sleep Quality in College Students.

Rosetta Reider-Smith, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4E

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

The Effects of Self Isolation on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Levels

Thomas Faustka, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4E

2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Umuwi: Coming Home: Decolonizing Filipinx-American Identity

Theresa Joyce Esmejarda Arocena, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4B

2:30 PM

2:50 PM

Addressing Maternal Mortality Rates of Black Women in the US: California's Example

Selah Laigo, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4B

2:50 PM

2:50 PM

Impacts of Assistive Technology Applications in Higher Education for Students With and Without Disabilities Continued

Tamera McNeil, Dominican University of California
Julia Zasso, Dominican University of California
Geneen Samaneigo, Dominican University of California
Alma Cortez, Dominican University of California
Melanie Barillas, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4A

2:50 PM

2:50 PM

The Physical and Mental Implications of COVID-19 on College Athletes

Sydney Larocca, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4C

2:50 PM

2:50 PM

Virtual Visitation: Promoting Social Occupations in Dementia Care

Lizann Jovanovich, Dominican University of California
Carly Spina
Pamela Baraceros, Dominican University of California
Ashley Jones, Dominican University of California
Rena Ribeiro, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4D

2:50 PM

3:10 PM

Dragonfly Athletics: The Decision Making Process to Managing a Footwear Company

Paulina Sanchez Navarro Keller, Dominican University of California
Patricia Garcia, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4B

3:10 PM

3:10 PM

Knockout Parkinson’s Disease: A Fine Motor Program

Kristine Ricossa OTS, Dominican University of California
Lauren Rally, Dominican University of California
Charis Chan, Dominican University of California
Kyndra Menefee, Dominican University of California
Mia Do, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4A

3:10 PM

3:10 PM

Resilience Program for Dominican Occupational Therapy Students

Rachel Thompson, Dominican University of California
Jenna Lazo, Dominican University of California
Madisson Walker, Dominican University of California
Sienna Guzman, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4D

3:10 PM

3:10 PM

The impacts of telehealth implementation on mental health services provided by the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services with Health and Human Services in Marin County, CA

Hayley Strom, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 4C

3:10 PM

3:30 PM

A Diary of Modern Thought and Reflection

Mateen Hirbod, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5C

3:30 PM

3:30 PM

A Virtual View of Occupation: Transactionalism in MMORPGs

Amanda Flores, Dominican University of California
John Miklos, Dominican University of California
Shasta Rice, Dominican University of California
Darian Ramos Lopez, Dominican University of California
Alexander Nold, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5D

3:30 PM

3:30 PM

Broken Mirrors: Iterations of the Other in the Post-Colonial Novel

Kelly Bowers, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5C

3:30 PM

3:30 PM

Comparing the Severity of COVID-19’s Impact on Emergency Departments using ER Chief Complaints and ICD-10 Codes During Admission

Natalie Oropeza, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5A

3:30 PM

3:30 PM

Ouverture of a Perpetual State of Becoming

Aimee Kilgore, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5A

3:30 PM

3:30 PM

Politics Stops at Nature’s Edge: The Need for Bipartisanship in Environmental Policymaking

Allison Kustic, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5A

3:30 PM

3:50 PM

Adults with Sensory Defensiveness and Their Use of Coping Strategies

Cassidy McCurdy, Dominican University of California
Julia McMahon
Sonia Patino, Dominican University of California
Sophia Hagen, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5D

3:50 PM

3:50 PM

Presidential Rhetoric about Immigration from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump

Katya Palacios, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5A

3:50 PM

4:10 PM

Creative Process of "as the world caves in" — a Dance Film

Amelia Taylor, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5A

4:10 PM

4:10 PM

Holistic Occupational Therapy Dining Interventions Supporting Individuals with Dementia

Lisa Worsham, Dominican University of California
Ashley M. Lorton, Dominican University of California
Kathleen Osio, Dominican University of California
Sabrina Anne Cezar, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5D

4:10 PM

4:10 PM

Indigenous Boarding Schools in the United States: Why Would Such Institutions Exist?

Aisleen Renteria, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5A

4:10 PM

4:10 PM

Senior Capstone Project

Pamela Love, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 5C

4:10 PM

4:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Nicola Pitchford, Dominican University of California

4:45 PM

6:00 PM

Depreciation of Youth Voice and Self-Efficacy

Brenham Cozine, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6A

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

Eating Habits and Academic Success Study

Michelle Solis, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6C

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

Graduate Thesis conference

Joanne Osterberg, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6E

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

Influences of Cultural Similarities and Differences on Coworker Relationships and Perceived Levels of Workplace Psychological Stress

Natalie Hidaka, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6C

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

Mindfulness and Psychological Responses to the Global Pandemic

Ari Adduci, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6B

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

Relationship of Acculturation, Views of Mental Illness, and Likelihood of Seeking Treatment for Mental Health Issues within Latinx Immigrants in the U.S.

Karina Ayala, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6B

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

Relationship of Negative Stigmatization about Learning Disabilities and Student Academic Help-seeking Behaviors

Ruby Baskett-Stone, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6B

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

Relationship of Personality Traits and the Continued Use of Childhood Comfort Objects by College Students

Ashlyn Allan, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6C

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

The Effects of Personality Traits and Emotional Intelligence on Academic Performance in an Online Learning-Based COVID-19 Environment

Douglas Lytz, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6B

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

The Learnings from The Impacts of Online Learning on The Students' Mental and Social-emotional Well-being Amid The COVID19 Pandemic

Nadeen Hamzeh, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6D

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

The Relationship Between Birth Order and Chronic Illness Management in Adults

Vanessa Groppetti, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6C

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

The Relationship between Competitiveness and Academic Performance Among Undergraduate Students

Ryan Yambao, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6C

6:00 PM

6:00 PM

The Relationship Between Covid-19 Pandemic Protective Behaviors and General Risk-Taking Behaviors.

Kathryn Garcia, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6B

6:00 PM

6:20 PM

Differentiated Social and Emotional Learning for Latine Students

Patricia Lopez-Chavez, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6D

6:20 PM

6:20 PM

The Exclusionary Practice of Discipline: Why we do What we do.

Aumrey Moland, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6A

6:20 PM

6:20 PM

TikTok as an Academic/Social Emotional Tool in the Classroom

Sara Solomon, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6E

6:20 PM

6:40 PM

Creating Counternarratives on Trauma Informed Care Through Student Podcasting

Christopher Low, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6D

6:40 PM

6:40 PM

Overcoming the Void: Obstacles to Authentic Culturally Relevant Teaching

Lindsay Rowe, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6A

6:40 PM

6:40 PM

The Relationship of Social-Emotional Learning and Self-Advocacy for Students with Disabilities

Chloe Tagawa, Dominican University of California

Online - Session 6E

6:40 PM