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Tuesday, September 8
 

7:00am EDT

Breakfast on Your Own
Tuesday September 8, 2026 7:00am - 9:15am EDT
Hotel or UMBC Campus (Starbucks, UMBC Coffee Shop, Chik-Fil-A, Einsteins Bagels, Dunkin, etc. on campus)
Attendees can take advantage of breakfast at the Hotel or on UMBC's Campus at various locations.
Tuesday September 8, 2026 7:00am - 9:15am EDT
Hotel or UMBC Campus (Starbucks, UMBC Coffee Shop, Chik-Fil-A, Einsteins Bagels, Dunkin, etc. on campus) UMBC Campus
  Meal, On Your Own

7:30am EDT

Shuttles to Campus
Tuesday September 8, 2026 7:30am - 6:30pm EDT
Hotel First Floor to UMBC Admin Circle & Common Circle
Shuttles will travel between the Sheraton Hotel and the UMBC Campus every 20 minutes until 8:00 p.m. They will stop on campus at Commons Circle (where many breakfast options are located) and Admin Drive (where the Cafe is located in the Administration Building) until 10:00 a.m. After 10:00 a.m., drop-off will be at Admin Circle only.

The last shuttle back to the hotel will leave the UMBC campus at 8 pm.
Tuesday September 8, 2026 7:30am - 6:30pm EDT
Hotel First Floor to UMBC Admin Circle & Common Circle
  Transportation

8:30am EDT

Registration Open
Tuesday September 8, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
University Center (UC) Ballroom Foyer
Tuesday September 8, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
University Center (UC) Ballroom Foyer University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Registration

8:45am EDT

Poster Session I Set Up
Tuesday September 8, 2026 8:45am - 9:15am EDT
Various Breakout Rooms
Poster Presenters for Poster Session I are asked to head over to their assigned spaces, where they can now start setting up their posters.
Tuesday September 8, 2026 8:45am - 9:15am EDT
Various Breakout Rooms
  Logistics

10:00am EDT

Parade of Presenters ft. Officer Chip (All Oral and Poster Presenters)
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
UC Ballroom
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
UC Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  General Session

10:00am EDT

Opening Session
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Unversity Center (UC) Ballroom
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Unversity Center (UC) Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  General Session

10:45am EDT

Poster Session I
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
UC 312
Full Poster Presenter List


Speakers
OA

Omar Abdelkhaleq

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
Omar's Bio: I am a Senior at the University of Southern Mississippi majoring in Computer Science. I conducted research on using deep learning algorithms to combat the spread of AI-driven misinformation, using open-source datasets to test widely used deep learning models. I plan to... Read More →
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Bashar Al-Janabi

Major: Political Science:Pre-Law, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Bashar’s research looks at how Christianity has contributed to the normalization and establishment of patriarchal structures in the United States. Bashar focuses on feminist theology, intersectionality, and church-state separation. He also acknowledges Christianity’s role in liberation... Read More →
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Naomi Aruna

University of Maryland Baltimore County
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AB
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Aisha Butler

Bachelors of Arts: Biology and Anthropology, Kent State University
JB
AC

Alana Canty

Old Dominion University
DC

Donna Chen

University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Maite Coronado

Presenter, University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
I am an undergraduate senior Speech Pathology and Audiology major, at The University of Southern Mississippi. I am interested in bilingualism research in the speech and hearing sciences. My future aspirations are to become a clinical speech language pathologist and use that experience... Read More →
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Journey Crowell

University of Alabama at Birmingham
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Brianna Dotson

Honors Psychology Student and Researcher, University of Alabama at Birmingham
RF

Ryan Finner

Eastern Washington University
RH

Roman Harvey

Major: Music, Concord University
Roman Harvey is an undergraduate at Concord University pursuing an Interdisciplinary Degree in Music, Art, and History. Harvey’s academic profile includes a place on the Dean’s list for four semesters, nomination for the 23-24 Presidential Excellence Award, and McNair Scholarship... Read More →
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Kerica Hobbs

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
KJ

Kiara James

University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Tatumn Kirkwood

Southern University and A&M College
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Anthony De La Cruz Leal

North Carolina Central University
CM

Che McDowell

UNC McNair Scholars Program
YM

Yeshetuwef Mulugeta

Kent State University
CO

Celina Ocampo

UNC McNair Scholars Program
JO

Jimena Ortiz-Paniagua

UNC McNair Scholars Program
CP

Chelsea Parker

University of Pittsburgh
MQ

Maria Quino

University of Maryland Baltimore County
MR

Monica Rodriguez

St. Edward's University
IS

Izabella Salinas

St. Edward's University
JS

Jejuan Sol

Talladega College
CS

Carmen Starks

UNC McNair Scholars Program
AT

Aanayah Trotman

University of Maryland Baltimore County
OV

Omar Velasco

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AD

Analise De Leon Villanueva

UNC McNair Scholars Program
AW

Ayana Williams

Fort Valley State University
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
UC 312 UMBC Campus
  Presentations, Poster

10:45am EDT

Poster Session I
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Engineering Atrium
Full Poster Presenter List

Speakers
MA
IA

Inaya Abubakari

UNC McNair Scholars Program
MA

Maria Ashimi

Old Dominion University
AB
WC

Willoughby Caine

Fort Valley State University
HC

Hinh Cao

University of Texas at Arlington
HC

Hilton Chanthakhyly

University of Connecticut
MC

Michalla Corcimiglia

Wellesley College
AF

Ayssar Farah

University of Connecticut
TG

Triniti Gilliam

North Carolina A&T State University
KH

Kincade Hise

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
SK

Saige Kenner

Southern University and A&M College
JK

Jimi Kokko

Michigan Technological University
SL

Shaquira Little

UNC McNair Scholars Program
JP

Jamiyah Parker

Fort Valley State University
VD

Velinda Dionicio Perez

Wellesley College
SP

Sophia Peron

University of Connecticut
HR

Hailey Read

Wellesley College
YR

Yessica Rocha-Zuniga

Michigan Technological University
ES

Epiphany Smith

Old Dominion University
DS

Dharlenny Soto

Wellesley College
LU

Lucia Urreta

Wellesley College
LW

LaVonne Wilson-Taylor

Fort Valley State University
Tuesday September 8, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Engineering Atrium UMBC Campus
  Presentations, Poster

12:00pm EDT

Lunch (Boxed)
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
UC Ballroom
(Boxed Lunch included, Other campus eateries at your own expense)
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
UC Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Meal

12:00pm EDT

Registration Open
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
University Center (UC) Ballroom Foyer
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
University Center (UC) Ballroom Foyer University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Registration

12:15pm EDT

UMBC Graduate School: Lunch and Learn
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
UC Ballroom
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
UC Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  General Session

12:45pm EDT

UMBC Campus Tour (1 A)
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT
UC Ballroom
Two Sessions, hosted by the UMBC Graduate School.
1. 12:45 – 1:15

Departing from the UMBC UC Ballroom
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT
UC Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Campus Tour

12:45pm EDT

UMBC Campus Tour (1 B)
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT
UC Ballroom
Two Sessions, hosted by the UMBC Graduate School.
1. 12:45 – 1:15

Departing from the UMBC UC Ballroom
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:45pm - 1:15pm EDT
UC Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Campus Tour

12:45pm EDT

UMBC Self-Guided Campus Tour
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
UC Ballroom
Campus Tour Guide (wip)

POSTER II PRESENTERS SHOULD NOTE THAT THEY MUST BEGIN POSTER SETUP AT 1:45PM.
Tuesday September 8, 2026 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
UC Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Campus Tour

1:25pm EDT

UMBC Campus Tour (2 A)
Tuesday September 8, 2026 1:25pm - 1:55pm EDT
UC Ballroom
Two Sessions, hosted by the UMBC Graduate School.
1:15 - 1:45
Departing from the UMBC UC Ballroom

POSTER II PRESENTERS SHOULD SIGN UP FOR SESSIONS 1-A OR 1-B! THIS SECTION WILL CONFLICT WITH YOUR POSTER SETUP TIME!
Tuesday September 8, 2026 1:25pm - 1:55pm EDT
UC Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Campus Tour

1:25pm EDT

UMBC Campus Tour (2 B)
Tuesday September 8, 2026 1:25pm - 1:55pm EDT
UC Ballroom
Two Sessions, hosted by the UMBC Graduate School.
1:15 - 1:45
Departing from the UMBC UC Ballroom

POSTER II PRESENTERS SHOULD SIGN UP FOR SESSIONS 1-A OR 1-B! THIS SECTION WILL CONFLICT WITH YOUR POSTER SETUP TIME!
Tuesday September 8, 2026 1:25pm - 1:55pm EDT
UC Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Campus Tour

1:45pm EDT

Poster Session II Set Up
Tuesday September 8, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Various Breakout Rooms
Poster Presenters for Poster Session I are asked to head over to their assigned spaces, where they can now start setting up their posters.
Tuesday September 8, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
Various Breakout Rooms
  Logistics

2:30pm EDT

Poster Session II
Tuesday September 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
UC 312
Full Poster Presenter List

Speakers
SA

Shanaya Aristide

North Carolina A&T State University
MB

Miranda Bell

Dillard University
CB

Claudia Benitez

Student, Florida International University
JB

Janayah Brown

University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Tyler Brown

Dillard University
AB

Antoine Brown

Kent State University
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Adam Canler

Major: Psychology, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
I am a senior psychology major, sociology minor. I am the president of the Southeastern Oklahoma State chapter of PsiChi, a McNair Scholar and a member of Blue Key Honor Society. My research interests include mindset theory, emotional intelligence, perceived social class, as well... Read More →
NC

Naz Chaudry

University of Connecticut
SC

Shanna Chill

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
KC

Keymoni Coleman

Dillard University
IC
JE

Justin Edney

Eastern Washington University
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Siobhan Hicks

Assistant Director, Kent State University
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Autumn Jeffries

Dillard University
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Veijah Johnson

Dillard University
I’m currently at senior, majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in English and will be completing undergrad in Spring of 26’. I have interest in researching family law, specifically the rates of youth in the system, but I’m open to other ideas. Over the summer, I did research... Read More →
ZM

Zhaakira McCall

Old Dominion UNiversity
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A'Niyah McThomas

Dillard University
A’niyah McThomas is a Psychology major at Dillard University with a passion for clinical psychology, focusing on pediatric health, maternal health, and sports psychology. She researches racial disparities in education under Dr. Joan Blakey and is active in leadership roles including... Read More →
GA
IN

Ifediora Nwakuche

North Carolina Central University
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Gabrielle Polk

Dillard University
SR

Shyniqua Roberson

North Carolina A&T State University
AR

Arianna Rosas

Hunter College, CUNY
MS
AS

Ayanna Starks

Dillard University
CS

Chloe Stewart

Dillard University
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Keynijah Sullivan

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
For many college students, the transition into the workforce is shaped not only by academic knowledge, but also by access to less visible resources, often referred to as cultural capital. While past research has been done that discusses how cultural capital is transferred through... Read More →
KT

Karina Trevino

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
MT

Monique Turner

Dillard University
MU
AV

Anelsy Valencia

University of Maryland Baltimore County
NW
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Dan'Yale Wright

CMU McNair Scholar
Tuesday September 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
UC 312 UMBC Campus
  Presentations, Poster

2:30pm EDT

Poster Session II
Tuesday September 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Engineering Atrium
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Speakers
TB

Tsion Begashaw

University of Cincinnati
LB

Leah Boegeman

University of Cincinnati
TB

Taylor Bratkovich

St. Edward's University
DC

Derrick Cardenas

St. Edward's University
CM
MC

Meliah Cherry

Old Dominion University
LD

Lailah Dozier

Fort Valley State University
JF

Jordan Frazier

Talladega College
MI

Moxi Imber

Concord University
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Cass Lewis

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
Cass Lewis, a senior at the University of Southern Mississippi majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Biological Sciences, researches how helmet weight impacts concussion risk. Their work analyzes linear and rotational acceleration in helmet-to-anvil impact tests, highlighting differences... Read More →
EM
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Menatalla Mahmoud

Hunter College, CUNY
SM
KN

Kortne Nelson

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
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Lilah Pittman

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi and a McNair Scholar. I enjoy watching anime and playing on my PlayStation 5. My research focuses on Black maternal health disparities in Mississippi, where I examine how structural racism, socioeconomic factors... Read More →
JR
GR

Gus Roveri

University of Alabama at Birmingham
HS

Hannah Smith

Concord University
JS

Jaleah' Spruill

North Carolina Central University
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Mang Hnem Tial

University of Alabama at Birmingham
DW

Destany Walston

Old Dominion University
DX

David Xing

Hunter College, CUNY
OY

Oliver Young

University of Southern Mississippi - Hattiesburg, MS
Tuesday September 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Engineering Atrium UMBC Campus
  Presentations

3:30pm EDT

Doors open for Hill-Robinson McNair Lecture
Tuesday September 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
University Center (UC) Ballroom Foyer
Tuesday September 8, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
University Center (UC) Ballroom Foyer University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Logistics

4:00pm EDT

Hill-Robinson McNair Lecture
Tuesday September 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Unversity Center (UC) Ballroom
One's life experiences can be a roadmap to one's lifelong purpose! Dr.
Newsome's lecture discusses how her personal and career-based experiences shaped
her purpose and passion to create systemic, equitable change in higher education. She
will share her journey of leveraging equity-centered research in higher education that
centers equity-mindedness and Shared Equity Leadership frameworks. Dr. Newsome
will demonstrate how her research served as a springboard for driving transformative
equity-based change at colleges and universities across the country. Drawing from
experiences navigating the complexity of the ivory tower, the lecture will highlight the
pivotal role of staying connected to community, advocating for self, and encouraging
courageous conversations to advance equity in higher education. Attendees will learn
practical strategies to help them foster inclusive communities, empower diverse voices,
and drive systemic change for our systemically oppressed populations
Tuesday September 8, 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Unversity Center (UC) Ballroom University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
  Lecture

5:30pm EDT

Return to Hotel
Tuesday September 8, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Admin Circle Departure
The last shuttle will depart from UMBC at 8 pm.
Tuesday September 8, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Admin Circle Departure
  Transportation

5:30pm EDT

Dinner- On Your Own
Tuesday September 8, 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Various
Guest will be responsible for their own meal and beverages (light refreshments maybe provided)
Tuesday September 8, 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Various
  Meal, On Your Own

8:30pm EDT

Social Hour for Sponsors & McNair Staff
Tuesday September 8, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Oriole's Grill (Sheraton Restaurant)
Guests will be responsible for their own meal and beverages.
Tuesday September 8, 2026 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Oriole's Grill (Sheraton Restaurant)
  Meal, No Host
 

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