2025-2026 Faculty Research Grants
New Faculty Research Grants: 2025-2026
Karla Basurto Gutierrez and Carole Woolford-Hunt (Graduate Psychology). Design and Validation of an Instrument to Assess the Research Culture in Seventh-day Adventist Higher Education Institutions. Abstract.
Ronald Coffen and Ryan Peachey (Graduate Psychology). Behavioral Changes in Clinic-Referred Children Following Caregiver Participation in the How-To-Talk Parent Training Program. Abstract.
Anneris Coria-Navia (Teaching, Learning & Assessment), Daniel Weber (Visual Arts, Communication & Design) and Pavel Zubkov (Practical & Applied Theology). Leveraging wisdom and commitment to inspire the next generation of teacher scholars. Abstract.
Vanessa Corredera and L. Monique Pittman (English). Shakespeare, Race, and Anglophone Popular Culture. Abstract.
Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske (Biology). Assessing passive acoustics to detect individual manatee calls in Mexico. Abstract.
Paul Gregor, Paul Ray, and Robert Bates (Archaeology). Scientific and Technological Archaeology at Khirbat Safra, Jordan. Abstract.
Stacie Hatfield (Social & Behavioral Sciences). Navigating Collaborations: Adventist archaeology in Jordan. Abstract.
Nathan Hess (Rehabilitation Sciences). The Impacts of Sleep Quality, Sleep Hygiene, and Sleep Apnea Risk on Functional Outcomes in Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapy Patients. Abstract.
Said Kas-Danouche (Mathematics). Math Modeling for Real-World Applications-Bridging Theory and Practice. Abstract.
Sozina Katuli and Gerson DeLeon (Rehabilitation Sciences). Factors contributing to low back pain among rice field workers in Tanzania. Abstract.
Hyun Kwon (Engineering). Development of an adaptive soft sensor for variable feed conditions in biofuel fermentation. Abstract.
Peter Lyons (Biology). Identifying neuronal substrates of carboxypeptidase O: regulation of neuronal function through proteolytic processing of channel proteins and neuropeptides. Abstract.
Marlene Murray (Biology). Expression of RASGRP1 Protein in Bipolar Derived Lymphoblastoids. Abstract.
Benjamin Navia and David Mbungu (Biology). Investigating Juvenile Hormone’s mechanism of action and the effect of pheromones in the phonotactic behavior of female cricket Acheta domesticus. Abstract.
Joel Raveloharimisy (Social & Behavioral Sciences). Understanding the Political Economy Dynamics of the School WASH Program in Madagascar. Abstract.
Boubakar Sanou, Petr Cincala, Yuri Drumi (World Mission) and Rene Drumm (Social and Behavioral Sciences). Conversion from the Orthodox Church to Adventism. Abstract.
Shannon Trecartin (Social Work), Rene Drumm (Social and Behavioral Sciences), and Yazmik Cantillano (Social Work). Investigation of Church Involvement in Enditnow Abuse Prevention Sabbath. Abstract.
Ackley Will (Computing). AI for Medical Imaging. Abstract.
Pavel Zubkov (Practical & Applied Theology) and Boubakar Sanou (World Mission). Conversion from the Orthodox Church to Adventism. Abstract.
Faculty Research Grant Renewals: 2025-2026
Sonia Badenas (International Languages & Global Studies) and Karl Bailey (Social & Behavioral Sciences). ACA: Access to a Transformative Experience Explained Through Demographics. Abstract.
Oliver Glanz and Daniel Olariu (Old Testament). Towards a Syntactical Database of Ancient Biblical Greek Texts. Abstract.
Nadine Isaac-Dennis and Michael Milmine (Graduate Psychology). The Traumatic Impact of Community Violence Exposure on Children: Perceptions and Experiences of School Mental Health workers in Trinidad. Abstract.
Marianne Kordas (James White Library). The Blythe Owen Project: An interdisciplinary exploration documenting, preserving, and promoting the life and works of a twentieth-century female American composer. Abstract.
Nadia Nosworthy (Graduate Psychology & Counseling). Investigating the relationship between basic numerical understanding, processing speed, mathematical achievement and mathematics anxiety in children from kindergarten to third grade. Abstract.
Faculty Research Grant Carryover: 2025-2026
Lisa Ahlberg (Chemistry). High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Method Development: Determine Multiple Amino Acids Detection Limits. Abstract.
Paulo Candido de Oliveira (Religion). Emerging Adult, Technology and Religion: Urban Muslim Meaning-Making Convergence in the Networked Oman. Abstract.
Petr Cincala (World Mission), Timothy Madding, and Hyveth Williams (Practical & Applied Theology). Evaluation of Church Planting in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Abstract.
Anneris Coria-Navia, Michelle Allyn, Jenica Joseph, Kimberly Pichot, Tammy Shilling, and Letrisha Stallard (Education, Rehabilitation Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Business). Perceived Faculty Barriers for the Use Active Learning Methods for Planning, Delivery, and Assessment of Learning. Abstract.
Ryan Hayes (Chemistry). PAMAM Dendrimers for Remediation, Stabilization, Emission, and Other Emerging Applications. Abstract.
Boon-Chai Ng (Engineering) and Matias Soto (Innovation and Entrepreneurship). Evaluation of 3-D printed tensile test specimens with added fillers. Abstract.
Marileda Tome and Heather Ferguson (Communication Sciences & Disorders). Lingual Frenulum characteristics in School-Aged Children with Speech Sound Disorder. Abstract.
Shannon Trecartin (Social Work), Kristen Witzel (Social & Behavioral Sciences), Mark Moreno (Architecture) and Twyla Smith (Social Work). Assessing the needs of students with disabilities and identifying solutions using a participatory action research design. Abstract.
Chi Yong Yun (Music). Publication and recording of the keyboard concertos, Op.6, Nos. 1,3,4 by Johann Samuel Schroeter. Abstract.