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2024
Friday, October 18th
2:00 PM

Welcome Remarks

Chanda Torres, University of Central Florida
Wendy Givoglu, Valencia Community College

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Plenary Panel- Access for All: Pipelining Students into Undergraduate Research

Kimberly Schneider, University of Central Florida
Latika Young, Florida State University
Michael Mallott, Daytona State College
Melonie Sexton, Valencia Community College
Natalia Toro, University of Central Florida

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106

2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

4:00 PM

Development of an Interdisciplinary Honors project based course Bio Art

Mintoo Patel, South Florida State College
Karla Respress, South Florida State College
Garrett Lee, South Florida State College
Andrew Polk, South Florida State College

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

4:00 PM

Equalizing Access to Research Experiences: How Three Community Colleges Beat the Odds to Build Large, Successful, and Sustainable Undergraduate Research Programs

Daniel Beugnet, Tallahassee State College

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons Room 215

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

4:00 PM

Innovative Approaches to Cross-Disciplinary Applied Data Science Research: Undergraduate Course-Based Projects, REU Initiatives, and Alignment With High-Impact Practices

Mihhail Berezovski, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

4:20 PM

Improving Attitudes Towards Health Science Research: Findings from a large ethnically diverse sample of undergraduate students

Keith Brazendale, University of Central Florida
Michael Rovito, University of Central Florida

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

4:20 PM - 4:40 PM

4:20 PM

NaNoWriMo as an Undergraduate Research Initiative

Daniel de Lill, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

4:20 PM - 4:40 PM

4:40 PM

Evaluation of accessibility: A preliminary analysis of recipients of Florida Atlantic’s Undergraduate Research Certificate

Jennie Soberon, Florida Atlantic University
Donna Chamely-Wiik, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

4:40 PM - 5:00 PM

4:40 PM

Faculty and Student Research Cohorts: Professionalization and Mentoring through a Sense of Community

Melodie Eichbauer, Florida Gulf Coast University
Heather Skaza-Acosta, Florida Gulf Coast University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

4:40 PM - 5:00 PM

5:00 PM

The HIP Scholars Program Model: Exploring Pathways for Student Success

Darya Farsinejad, University of Central Florida
Kimberly Schneider, University of Central Florida

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

5:00 PM - 5:20 PM

5:00 PM

The Power of Collaboration: How Librarians Can Be Your Research BFF

Angela Hall, Valencia Community College

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

5:00 PM - 5:20 PM

5:30 PM

Cultivating Excellence: A Collaborative Global Fellowship Initiative

Cary Wall, Florida State University
Latika Young, Florida State University

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

Florida Undergraduate Research Journal: Opportunities for Students

Melodie Eichbauer, Florida Gulf Coast University

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

Fostering a Collaborative Community: Engaging Student Volunteers to Expand Research Knowledge and Passion

Juan Granizo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

From Lab to Energy Solutions: Biomass Characterization for Undergraduate Research

Birce Dikici, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

From Simulation to Scholarship: Revolutionizing Student Engagement through Game-Based Research

Will Pewitt, University of North Florida

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

If you offer it, they will come: Student research symposia at UNF

Kaitlyn Minnicks, University of North Florida
Judith Ochrietor, University of North Florida

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

Making it a Priority – A Tale of Course Registration and Student Success

Senthil Balaji Girimurugan, Florida Gulf Coast University

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

Partnership between Undergraduate Research and Graduate Studies to Grow Student Research and Mentorship

Natalia Toro, University of Central Florida
Tyler Campbell, University of Central Florida

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

Providing Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students Using Big Team Science

Leanne Boucher, Nova Southeastern University
W. Matthew Collins, Nova Southeastern University

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

Riding the Storm, changing the tide: engaging students with NOAA and FDEP data analysis

April Watson, Lynn University

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

Using Research to Bridge Gaps and Form Connections in Biology Majors

Amy Keagy, University of North Florida

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

5:30 PM

Water Stories: A River Harvest

Maureen E. McCluskey, University of North Florida

Union West, Fifth Floor Atrium (601 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 19th
8:15 AM

Coffee and Conversation

Melonie Sexton, Valencia Community College
Alison Hudson, University of Central Florida

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM

8:30 AM

Florida Undergraduate Research Association: Information Session

Melodie Eichbauer, Florida Gulf Coast University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106

8:30 AM - 8:50 AM

9:00 AM

New tools you can use now to dramatically increase the quality, size, and accessibility of undergraduate research programs

Christopher Quick, Texas A & M University - College Station

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:10 AM

Bridge to Data Analysis: Creating a community of learners through interdisciplinary partnerships

Upasana Santra, Valencia Community College

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

10:10 AM

Pragmatic Toolkit to Launch a Sustainable, Scalable, and Inclusive Team-Based Undergraduate Research Program: Principles, Strategies, Resources, and Partnerships

Christopher Quick, Texas A & M University - College Station

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons Room 215

10:10 AM - 11:00 AM

10:10 AM

Undergraduate Research Peer Leader Support

Alicia Batailles, Florida State University
Kris Ryan, Florida State University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

10:35 AM

Augmented Intelligence in Academia: Training the Next Generation of Researchers

Jessica Young, Florida Atla
Donna Chamely-Wiik, Florida Atlantic University
Jennie Soberon, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

10:35 AM - 10:55 AM

10:35 AM

Empowering Students for Academic Success and Career Readiness

Maria E. Monzon Medina, Miami Dade College
Trinidad Argüelles, Miami Dade College
Claudia Liliana Sánchez, Miami Dade College
Dahis Manzanares, Miami Dade College

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

10:35 AM - 10:55 AM

11:00 AM

Empowering Undergraduates: Fostering Student-Led Research Initiatives

Lauren Gapczynski, Florida Atlantic University
Shaun Elie, Florida Atlantic University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

11:00 AM

Utilizing the SEER Database to Train Students on Cancer Disparities in Undergraduate Research at the Community College Level

Maya Byfield, Seminole State College of Florida

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

11:45 AM

Advocacy and Research - Effectively Communicating Your Story

Ronnie Mack, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM

11:45 AM

Creating a More Inclusive Undergraduate STEM Research Culture

Gina Hodsdon, Mote Marine Laboratory

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM

11:45 AM

Creating Undergraduate Research Opportunities at a Two-Year Institution

Melonie Sexton, Valencia Community College
Robyn Brighton, Valencia Community College

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons Room 215

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

12:10 PM

Enhancing Social Media Reach, Program Recruitment, and Office Recognition: Strategic Video Content for Undergraduate Research Offices

Wendy Pioquinto, Florida State University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

12:10 PM

The PATHWAYS Program: Fostering Undergraduate Research Success in an Online Environment

Debra Bourdeau, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Christina Frederick, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

12:35 PM

Presenter and Project Profiles of FURC 2024

Alanna Lecher, Lynn University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 205

12:35 PM - 12:55 PM

12:35 PM

The Undergraduate Biomedical Research Internship (U-BRI) Program: Basic Science Research Opportunities Provided in Partnership Between UNF and Mayo Clinic, Florida

Terri Ellis, University of North Florida

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 202

12:35 PM - 12:45 PM

1:00 PM

Lunch

Melonie Sexton, Valencia Community College
Alison Hudson, University of Central Florida

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

Roundtables for Action: Expanding Access to Research

Ronnie Mack, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dr. Phillips Academic Commons, Room 106

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM