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

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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

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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

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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

Ethical Considerations of Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Orders in Suicidal Patients: Navigating Autonomy and Medical Duty, Ayah Silmi

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