Master's Project Poster Presentations
These posters are the culmination of a 4-semester scholarly inquiry in our entry-level Master's Program. Each group of students are guided in the inquiry process by a faculty advisor.
Implementing an International Service-Learning Workshop for SUNY Downstate
Presenters:
Giselle Calderon, Jenna Derleth, Ada Liu, Somaia Mahjabin
Faculty mentor:
Krystal Brewington, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM, CHT
Babies’ Transition from the NICU to Home: Clarifying Occupational Therapist’s Role in the Process (phase III)
Presenters:
Jonathan Falcone, Monica Ghali, Samar Issa, Mahira Khanam
Faculty mentor:
Brigitte Desport, DPS, OTR/L, BCP, ATP
Occupational Therapists’ Competency in Early Literacy Development
Presenters:
Bethany Israelov, Michaela Kloos, Nava Neugroschl, Alina Yakubov
Faculty mentor: T’shura Brown, OTD, OTR/L
Exploring the Aspirations and Motivations of Entry-Level OTD Students: Implications for Addressing the Shortage of Academic Professionals in Occupational Therapy
Presenters:
Benson Liang, Kerianna Krebushevski, Rebeca Gonzalez, Holly Hudgins
Faculty mentor:
Vikram Pagpatan, EdD, OTR/L, ATP, CLA, BCP, FAOTA
Mindfulness Approaches: Harnessing the Power of the Mind-Body Connection for Chronic Pain Management
Presenters:
Nadine S. Johnson, Hanna Kobal, Arubah Mansoor, Sagda Ramada
Faculty mentor:
Richard Sabel, MA, OTR/L, MPH, GCFP
Integrating Practial Applications of Emotional Intelligence Skills: In the Emotional Intelligence Curriculum
Presenters:
Alexandra Berman, Ellenie Kuszer, Parvina Rahimova, Ava Schiraldi
Faculty mentor:
Jasmin Thomas, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
Introducing Healthcare Disparities in Gender Minorities Study in an Occupational Therapy Based Program
Presenters:
Rebecca Gritz, Peihwa Ni, Rosmery Nunez, Tiara Varela
Faculty mentor:
Daurn Tribble, OTD, MS, OTR/L
The Effectiveness of COTAD Chapter Events in Developing Cultural Competency
Presenters:
Yazmine Bernier, Marion Dela Peña, Jenna Gargano
Faculty mentor:
Nancy Kline, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, LSVT