Bi-Annual SHaPE Symposium Celebrates Award-Winning Student Projects

December 10, 2024

The Fall 2024 Bi-Annual SHaPE (Student Health and Psychological Engagement) Symposium took place on Wednesday, December 4th, and showcased the outstanding work of students from various disciplines. The event, which highlights the creativity, innovation, and academic rigor of students, was a resounding success. We are proud to announce the following award winners who demonstrated exceptional research and presentation skills across a range of topics.

1st Place – Overall Winner TIE

• Josi Lonneman and Ellen Hetzel (NURS 480)
  Project: Implementing a Fast Track System in the Emergency Rooms

• Alex Foster (EDUC 146)
  Project: Bloom's Taxonomy

2nd Place – TIE

• Yohami Torres, Gavyn Strand, Sandra Skouson (EDUC 146)
  Project: Developing Creativity in the Science Classroom

• Rosie Rios (EDUC 146)
  Project: Cultural Influences on Learning

3rd Place

• Josie Rhodes and Nora Nosekabel (EDUC 146)
  Project: Mindfulness

4th Place

• Gracie Hagle (SWRK 410)
  Project: Remorse or Resentment? A Child's Perspective on Parent Alcoholism

5th Place

• Neomi Sidique and Puspa Dhimal (NURS 480)
  Project: Proposing Policy Changes on Patient Violence Against Bedside Nurses

6th Place

• Amy Huynh, Stephanie Perez-Andrade, Sienna Sloan, and Sydney Uhrig (PSYC 101)
  Project: PICA and Eating Disorders

The SHaPE Symposium continues to be an exceptional platform for students to present their research and engage with critical issues in health, psychology, and education. We extend our congratulations to all participants and look forward to seeing how these award-winning projects continue to make a positive impact in their respective fields.

See photos from the event.