Day 1 Sessions
2014
Wednesday, May 14th
8:00 AM

Opening & Introductions

Dana Mohler-Faria, Bridgewater State University
Howard London, Bridgewater State University
Pamela Russell, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Auditorium

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

9:00 AM

Plenary 1: A Multidisciplinary Lens

Robert Hellström, Bridgewater State University
Kelley Donalds, Bridgewater State University
Xiangrong Liu, Bridgewater State University
Yongjun Shin, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Auditorium

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

10:10 AM

Planning, Piloting, and Nurturing Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Models of Structured Learning Assistance

Dorie AuCoin, Bridgewater State University

Hart 117

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Setting and Meeting Realistic Scholarly and Creative Goals for Pre-Tenured Faculty and Librarians: A Workshop

Laura McAlinden, Bridgewater State University
Lydia Burak, Bridgewater State University
Ellen J. Ingmanson, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

Stranger in the Homeland: Student Veterans on Campus

Louise Graham, Bridgewater State College
Maxine Rawlins, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

The Dream that Turned into a Nightmare: What Is Happening to the Egyptian Revolution?

Ahmed Abdelal, Bridgewater State University
Mahmoud El-Hashash, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

10:10 AM - 10:55 AM

11:05 AM

A Multidisciplinary Lens

Gal Kober, Bridgewater State University
Matthew R. Dasti, Bridgewater State University
Thomas Kling, Bridgewater State University

Hart 114

11:05 AM - 12:05 PM

Hands-On College Math: From Low-Tech to High-Tech

Ward Heilman, Bridgewater State University
Kevin Rion, Bridgewater State University
Matthew Salomone, Bridgewater State University
Irina Seceleanu, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

11:05 AM - 12:05 PM

Motivators of Creative Process in Music Composition

Carol A. Nicholeris, Bridgewater State University

Hart 117

11:05 AM - 12:05 PM

Research Academy for Teachers (RAFT): A Wild Ride and Fun Summer Experience

Merideth Krevosky, Bridgewater State University
Jeffery Bowen, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

11:05 AM - 12:05 PM

Surviving and Thriving as a First-Year Faculty Member: A Look Back

Wendy Wright, Bridgewater State University
Colby King, Bridgewater State University
Allyson Ferrante, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

11:05 AM - 12:05 PM

1:15 PM

Plenary 2: Domesticity Across Disciplines: Different Scholarly Approaches to Domestic Life

Ellen Scheible, Bridgewater State University
Erin O'Connor, Bridgewater State University
Ellen J. Ingmanson, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Auditorium

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

2:25 PM

Atomic Learning: Online Technology Training

Stacey Osborn, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

Leadership Two Ways: Corporate and Educational Perspectives on Today's Leadership Challenges

Todd C. Harris, Bridgewater State University
Phyllis Gimbel, Bridgewater State University

Hart 117

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

President Robert Hutchins' Designs on Education and the University: Imposing Provocateur or Mediocre Prophet?

Stephen Nelson, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

SoTL: Benefits and Examples

Suzanne Miller, Bridgewater State University
Colby King, Bridgewater State University
Susan Eliason, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

2:25 PM - 2:55 PM

3:00 PM

Diversity and Social Justice Goals for Academic Departments: A Process for Development and Implementation

Barbara Bond, Bridgewater State University
Ann Brunjes, Bridgewater State University
Jennifer Manak, Bridgewater State University
Karen Richardson, Bridgewater State University
Peter Sietins, Bridgewater State University

Hart 115

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

From Tears to Referrals

Melissa Freeburg, Bridgewater State University

Hart 113

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Research and Sustainability Applications in Teaching and Service-Learning

Ryan LaBrozzi, Bridgewater State University
John Kucich, Bridgewater State University
Xiangrong Liu, Bridgewater State University
Deniz Leuenberger, Bridgewater State University
Madhavi Venkatesan, Bridgewater State University

Hart 116

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Master Jeweler of Music: The Piano Music of Maurice Ravel

Deborah Nemko, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Auditorium

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

4:00 PM

Exhibit – Dreamscapes and Dwellings

Dorothy Pulsifer, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: "So, What Helped You Develop Your Mindfulness Practice?": Examining First-Person Accounts

Michelle Mamberg, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Academic Peer Mentoring in University Classrooms: A Win-Win!

Karen Richardson, Bridgewater State University
Deborah Sheehy, Bridgewater State University
Misti Neutzling, Bridgewater State University
Maura Rosenthal, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: An Examination of Pollutant Emissions from EPA Hypothesized Best Performing Power Plants

Kelley Donalds, Bridgewater State University
Xiangrong Liu, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Bridgewater Review: Your Faculty Magazine

Andrew Holman, Bridgewater State University
Ellen Scheible, Bridgewater State University
Brian Payne, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Characteristics of an Effective High School Volleyball Coach

Misti Neutzling, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Data Migration

Chadi El Kari, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Do Live Alones "Do" Gendered Housework? Resources, Ideology, and Time

Kimberly Fox, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Does Challenge by Choice Increase Participation?

Daniel L. Chase, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: I Have an IPad, Now What? Thoughtful iPad Use in University Physical Education Core Courses

Maura Rosenthal, Bridgewater State University
Jennifer Mead, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Movement Coordination Patterns of Barefoot, Minimal, and Shod Running

Tong-Ching Tom Wu, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: Preliminary Study Results: Learning from Women Formerly Incarcerated for Violent Crime

Judith Willison, Bridgewater State University
Marelin Vergara

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: The Effects of Study Abroad and Working Memory on Processing L2 Subject-Verb Agreement

Ryan LaBrozzi, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: The Influence an Overseas Teaching Experience Has on Teaching Decisions

Sarah Thomas, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poster: The Personal Touch: Verbal Delivery May Improve Perceptions of Research Participation

Fran Barth, Bridgewater State University
Elizabeth Spievak, Bridgewater State University

Moakley Atrium

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM