The annual Lindenwood Showcase celebrates the University’s students and employees by highlighting their work. The event gives students the opportunity to present work they completed at the University. Students are also encouraged to engage with each other’s work and connect with other attendees. The Lindenwood Showcase not only celebrates the work of the University’s students but prepares them for success beyond the classroom.

Held on April 23, this year’s showcase included 19 research presentations from 40 faculty and staff members. There were 57 student poster presentations and 37 oral presentations from 132 students across all four academic colleges. Additionally, presence from outside the University included 12 community partners from 10 organizations. Community partners served as guest judges and took part in the networking lounge, a dedicated space where students could seek professional guidance from employers and organizations. The widespread participation across the University and community creates a collaborative environment that encourages participants to build useful connections while sharing their expertise.

All student presentations are eligible to receive awards, decided by a panel of judges. This year’s winners are as follows:

Posters

  • Original Research Project: Reghan Gacki and Luisa Gonzalez, “Functional Outcomes of Trauma Exposure in College Students” Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Brittany Goodman  
  • Creative Project: Aidan Brynes, “Artura” Faculty Sponsor: Adam Donohue  
  • Exploratory Project: (Tie) Lauren Roberts, “Nazca Aquifer: Sustainability Assessment of Groundwater Use” Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Ana Londono
  • Brendan Finnery and Judah Davis, “A Comprehensive Analysis of the World’s Largest Entertainment Conglomerate: The Walt Disney Company” Faculty Sponsor: Dr Renee Porter
  • Proposal Project: Chloe Ceballos, “Driven or Pressured: Motivation’s Connection to Psychological Outcomes in Collegiate Student-Athletes” Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Sara Bagley
  • Civic Engagement Project: Allison Schrumf and Eleri Tye, “Exploratory Analysis of a Regional Nonprofit & Family Services Organization” Faculty Sponsor: Mary Silverglate   
  • Alpha Chi People’s Choice Award: Kimberly Sanchez, “The Colors of Judgement” Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Justine Pas 

Oral Presentations

  • Original Research: Ava Bilton, “Through Different Lenses: Understanding Perceptions of Accessibility and Physical Disabilities at Lindenwood University” Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Michiko Nohara-LeClair  
  • Creative Project: Stephanie Greenhalgh “A Twistedly Tragic Tale” Faculty Sponsor: Shana Youngdahl
  • Exploratory Project: Kadence Berry, “Who Should Govern AI? Federalism and the Future of Artificial Intelligence Regulation” Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Barbra Hosto-Marti
  • Proposal Project: Taylor Bertubin, “Mental Health Resource Awareness Amongst Police Cadets” Faculty Sponsor: Weston Anderson  
  • Civic Engagement Project: Piper Colantone, “Revitalizing Nonprofit Education at Lindenwood University: A Proposal for an Interdisciplinary Nonprofit Administration Course” Faculty Sponsors: Steven Coleman; Dr. Renee Porter