The Fisher Showcase supports and celebrates the scholarly work of our students, staff, and faculty and promotes conversations across Schools, disciplines, and departments enriching the intellectual vitality of our campus. Hosted by the Library Committee and the Office of the Provost, the 2025 Fisher Showcase is scheduled for Friday, April 25, in the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center Fieldhouse.
Examples of work that were eligible for submission included Honors projects, funded and submitted grants, creative works, experiential and scholarly efforts, CORE projects, internships, new initiatives, ongoing projects, previously published work, and more.
More information and registration: Fisher News: Register to Participate in the Fisher Showcase
Submissions from 2025
Synthesis of Electroactive Molecules for Enhanced Flow Battery Applications, Emily Kerr, Joshua Lopez, and Ryleigh Dowd
The Endangered Language of Pontic Greek, David Knutson
Ainu: The indigenous and endangered people of Japan., Jett T. Kopalek
Honors International Night: Food Culture in Italy, Leah Kucharski
Get ROC Fishin', Richard Lambrecht, Mikey Peralta, Mikey Mina, and Jack Gullo
Bereavement Care For Parents Suffering Fetal Loss, Gabriella Lawrence
Keystone Experience III: Forensic Accounting Graduate Course, Allison Lennebacker
The Pathways of Politics, Marion Leskovar
Dose of Clarity, Victoria Liguori
Dalbavancin Use at a Health System Network in Compliance with a Standard Plan of Treatment for Infective Endocarditis and Osteomyelitis, Nicholas Lombardi, Anthoula Kritikos, Jacky Ye, and Dr. Victor Cohen
Synthesis of Electroactive Molecules for Redox Flow Battery Applications, Josh Lopez, Ryleigh Dowd, and Emily Kerr
ChatGPT in the Courtroom: Weighing the Ethics of AI in Criminal Defense, Nolan Lusk
How AI Can Be Used In Scientific Discoveries, Garrett Lynch
The Negative Externalities of Industrialization, Mary Marrapese
The Struggles of Communities in Urban Renewal, Madyson Marsh, Tia Simson, Jonathan Klossner, and Chris Thom
Growing Years, Growing Needs: The future of Elder care, Aiden Martin, Jared Ciminelli, and Michaela Eichas
Health challenges for Rochester, urban youth, Emalyn Martin, Natalie Byrd, Anna Childs, and Grayce Trimboli
Functioning of the European Parliament: An Integration of EU Simulation and Scholarly Analysis, Lindsay Martin
CFA Research Challenge, Brady Mason and Jack Gullo
Analyzing Female Criminals in Rural vs. Urban Communities, Ewan Maxwell
Minnehan's creative strategy, Jonathan McCaffrey
Applying Cognitive Strategies to Improve Self-Confidence in the Psychology of Sport, Braeden McNeill
What are the best policies/practices for Chat GPT usage in education, Connor Mesh
Impacts of microplastics and pesticides on Daphnia, Michael Mina, Lev Charpal, and Kaitlin Bonner
Adaptive Skiing: Benefits for the IDD Population, Sydney Minier
From Diamond to Digital: How the Rochester Red Wings have used social media to change the game., Samantha Moffett
Effectiveness of fall prevention programs, Joel Morris
Endanger language, Charles Mugisha
Golfing by the Numbers: A Data-Driven Journey, Zenmatsu Myles
Implementing AI into Education, Payton Newton
Empowering the Next Generation: Solutions to Bridge the Education Gap, Peyton Nolan
Identity, community, and the environment final project, Danielle Novak
Assessment of Adult Diabetes Management in Roatan, Honduras: A Multiyear Descriptive Study, Anda E. Ochi, Kimmy Do, Lauren Skibitski, and Dr. Christine Birnie
Course Field Trips in Costa Rica, Joseph Ontl
Nature-Based Learning Disparities, Joseph Ontl
Monkeypox 101 for Pharmacists: What You Need to Know, Bugra Ozer
Rochester Story Map, Lyannie Pagan, Gabby Modica, Nevaeh Myers, and Kerel Cooper
FutureReady: Equipping students and teachers for future success, Elaina Palmeri
Educational Disparities for Students with Autism, Ashley Pavan
Civic Engagement 101 - It's Simpler Than You Think, Bella Peracchi
An Aging Workforce Case Study, Julia Perales
The Case for an LSAT Class for Credit at Fisher, Jane Pfau
Will AI Take Over Our Jobs?, Jane Pfau
Why We Serve?, Angelina Piede and Olivia Corbin
Brushing Up on Antibiotic Stewardship: Pharmacy Students Survey and Educate Dentists on Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines and Practices, Niyaz Pordel, Kamaladdin Saei, Jia Feifei, Kaitlin Meyer, Jordan Bourgeois, Megan Pohorecki, Jamie Wolfe, Lauren Skibitski, Yeh Linh Le, Raquel Bayle, Kenzie Alexanian, and Lisa Avery
Addressing Disparities in College Access and Affordability, Roger Purcell
Volleyball Performance Ranking, Ian Rauh
Sedation Depth and Total Duration of Mechanical Ventilation: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Trisha Redmond, Kathryn M. Ledwin, and Heather McGrane Minton
Jumping into AI, Scott Reeves, Tyler Terwilliger, and Trey LaCount
Urban Renewal and Redlining: The Erosion of community churches, Malon Reid, Kessan VanGronigen, and Jackson Biehler
Connecting to nature through play, Frankie Remacle-Grimm, Rob Hartigan, Matthew LaTona, and Randy Urena
Appreciation Ally, Robert H. Rice and Phoebe Brajdic
Incentivizing Consumers to Visit Local Businesses around Wineries In New York State., Kyler Ripley, Berkan Erkenkalkan, Nathan Conklin, and Brandon Andracki
Policy Brief: Price Transparency, Sara Roman
Forecast Models For The Price of One Ounce of Silver and Gold, Conner Rook
High School Graduation Disparities With A Focus on Gender/Race, Geography and Socioeconomic Status, Conner Rook
Disparity in Education, Severine Russo
Math Anxiety and Achievement Gaps: A Scoping Review Experience, Shannon Ryan
Evaluation of Antibiotic Use During a Medical Mission Trip in Guatemala: An Observational Study, Sabrina Sarkis, Kelly Jenkins, and Amy Parkhill
Endangered Languages and Cultural Identity, Mallory Schake
Assessing the Stability of Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection: Implications for Storage and Efficacy, Brett Seaman, Dr. Kara Cutaia, Dr. Lipika Chablani, and Dr. Fang Zhao
Behavioral Internship Experience: ABC Data Collection, FBAs, and BIPs, Samantha Sibe
The Adventure of the Red Circle, Gender Dynamics, and the Genre of Detective Fiction, Samantha Sibe and Esha Gandhi
Linguistic In Culture, Rema Siraj
Vocal Emotion Displayed Through Speech and Song, Amber Sisson
A Gendered Look at Crime in Monroe County, Victoria Slade
Balancing Innovation and Privacy: Ethical Implications of AI in the Digital Age, Andrew Smith
Can AI Be Trusted to Manage Smart Cities Sustainably?, Sarah Smith
Last Straw: The bad boss characteristics that cause people to leave., Taylor Smith and Tim Franz
Endangered Languages, Kydian Suarez
AI-Generated Deepfakes: Speech vs. Misinformation, Olivia Swierszcz
The AI Threat: Fact Vs. Fiction, Ian Tayupe-Acosta
Breaking the Stigma Around Community College, Aiden Timmins
Policy Brief: Building the Nursing Workforce Through Tax Reforms & Incentives, Vanessa Trafton
Theater Festival Experience, Mia Trail and Sophia Smith
Theater Festival: Sights on a better future, Kristen Trujillo
Assessment of 2024 FDA - Approved Medications. Evaluating the Safe Manipulation of Immediate - Release Tablets and Capsules., Christina Tzikas
The Decline of Human Ingenuity: Has AI Made Our Generation Lazier, Dumber, and Less Creative?, Neeli Vanacore
Green Screen Productions Nature Video, Paul Vitagliano, Rory Sloan, Rory Cook, and Grady Francis
Methodological Variations in Air Displacement Plethysmography Body Composition Estimates Using 2- and 3-Compartment Models, Zachary Walline, Isabella Getter, Jessica Stewart, and Andrew Wells
Telehealth, Erica Warren
Continued Investigation of Risk Reduction for Developing Anemia Post Radiotherapy by Overexpressing BCL-XL, Kirsten Webster, Regina Hilfiker, and Dr. Zachary Murphy
The Structure of Male Tail Sensory Cilia and CEM Cilia in the Absence of tbb-4 in the Model C. elegans, Katarina Weldy and Dr. Daryl Hurd
Dick's Sporting Goods Case Competition: House of Sports Transformation, Jason Weng, Brooke Chase, Dominic Mroszczak, and Justin Maier
Artistic Wonders of the Vatican, Sarah Wikander
Classroom Comparisons, Sarah Wikander
Uber and Lyft: Direct effect on Drunk Driving?, Connor Williams
Theater festival and mental wellness, Jacquie Williams
Educational Disparities Effects on the Business World, Bryce Willman
Policy Brief: Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained (PRICE) Transparency Act, Jessica Wilson
Advancing AI for Safer and Smarter Driverless Cars, Jeremy Woodcock
Stability study of Lorazepam Solutions Repackaging in Enfit Oral Syringes, Sara Woytowicz, Luke Condon, Fang Zhao, Collin Owczarzak, and Ankit Rochani
Palaces and Villas of Florence, Steven Zocco IV
4990 PROJECT, Lejla Zornic, Nicole Pomerleau, and Gianna Melendez
Mekena Evans: Woman in STEM, Erin Zornow, Josiah Prosser, and Josh Smith
The Supportive Interventions Act; a Policy Brief Review, Jennifer Zuber-Bozek