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NWC Student Academic Showcase

2026 Presentations

Presentations Presenters Time/Location
  • 100th Anniversary of the Park County Fair
  • Abstract
Isabel Taylor 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • The 1,001 American Nights
  • Abstract
Hattie Campbell, Bethany Duncan, Caitlyn Duncan, Tucker Johnson, Madison Nelson, Dock Stuart, Isabelle Urbach, Kate Williams 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • A Cohesive Practicum Experience Across Two Early Elementary Classrooms
  • Abstract

Carrie Killen

1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Agriculture Education Practicum in Teaching
  • Abstract
Grace Ones 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • American Black: David Hammons, a Contemporary Art Zine
  • Abstract
Munro Kipp 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Archaeology and Aliens?: A Survey of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ Students
  • Abstract
Caitlin Bucksbaum 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Art Through the Ages: Exhibition Catalogs
  • Abstract

Josh Bradford, Alyssa Emineth, Isabel Taylor

1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Assessing the Impact of Urban Water Runoff and Agricultural Topsoil Erosion on the Shoshone River
  • Abstract
Harrison Compton, Roger DesRosier, Ryan Hill 9:30 a.m.
YB 103
Katie Badget 2:45 p.m.
YB 103
  • Beyond the Bars: What Working at Verizon Taught Me
  • Abstract
Seid Orazgulyyev 1:15 p.m.
YB 103
  • Bird Antibody Production against West Nile Virus
  • Abstract

James Knudson, Amber Rogers

9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • The Blueprint to Belonging: NWC Peer Mentor Program
  • Abstract
Christopher Dugger, Spencer DesRosier, JoHanna Tomash 9:30 a.m.
YB 103
  • Bridging Technology and Public Speaking in Early Education
  • Abstract
Braelyn Kozisek 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
Eric Kraft 2:45 p.m.
YB 103
Kinsey Jones, McKinlee Scammon 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Taylah French 2:45 p.m.
YB 103
  • Differentiated Instruction Through Small Groups in Kindergarten Classrooms
  • Abstract
Maci Borders 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Education Practicum Experiences
  • Abstract
Elle Sullivan 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Effects of Passive Dehydration on Cognitive and Physical Performance
  • Abstract
Nick Hertling, Dustin Rhoades, Ricardo Rodriguez 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Environmental Factors Affecting Identical Twin Phenotypes
  • Abstract
Isaira Matamoros, Samantha Rivas 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
Aspen Atkinson 2:45 p.m.
YB 103
  • Evidence Based Practice: Patient Reports
  • Abstract
Kaila Harris, Shanna Lewis, Rebekah Newman, Katie O’Brien, Tracy Vink 1:15 p.m.
YB 103
  • Evidence Based Practice: Reducing Nurse Burnout
  • Abstract
Madelyn Hedges, Riley Noles, Morgan Starkey, Makaila Twomey, Sierra Vogt 1:15 p.m.
YB 103
Bekah Hendershot 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Mickey Maroni 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
Seid Orazgulyyev 2:45 p.m.
YB 103
  • Fungi to the Rescue: Can Diverse Fungal Communities Degrade Plastic/Polymer Pollution?
  • Abstract
Paul Curry, Christian Dudrick, Ethan Joy, Samatha Rivas, Katelyn Dandridge, Zoey Denevan, Nick Hertling, Kayla Horsen, James Knudson, Amber Rogers, Tamara Rozmetova 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Ava Stearns 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Harvesting Skills at Gluten Free Oats, Inc.
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Rikia Joyama 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • How Can Technology Be Used in Math?
  • Abstract
Trista Thornhill 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • The Impact of Sleep on Healing and Recovery
  • Abstract
Austin Burton, Whitney Lewis, Caitlin Miller, Joy Woods, Kassidy York 1:15 p.m.
YB 103
  • The Impact of Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) on Circadian Rhythm
  • Abstract
Erin Cates, Kayla Horsen, Abigail Jeffery 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Impromptu
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Stetson Asay 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Internship at Homesteader Museum
  • Abstract
Susan Grace Long 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Internship at Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort
  • Abstract
Taichi Hirano

2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106

  • Learning Curves: Handmade Ceramic Chess Set
  • Abstract
Matalyn Bullock 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
Katie Badget 2:45 p.m.
YB 103
Ty Bergh, Marett Schieber, Josie Shaw, Avery Shewmaker, Kaycee Stene, Madalyne Stokes, Lane Torczon 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • LPA Risk Allele Associations to Coronary Artery Disease in a Heterogeneous Cohort
  • Abstract
Katelyn Dandridge, Kayla Horsen 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Marketing Italian Identity: How Food, Design, and Branding Shape Cultural Perception
  • Abstract
Matilde Bilia 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Microplastics in Aquatic Systems
  • Abstract
Brooke Bessler, Melody Coghlan, Jaxson Kiser 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Mosquito Spray: Helpful or Harmful?
  • Abstract
Zoey Denevan 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Jaila Childress, Haylee Kaufman 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
Eliza Nelson 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • My Time as a Practicum Student: Physical and Mental Growth, 6th to 8th Grade
  • Abstract
Zachary Covolo 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
Susan Grace Long 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Marina Goffaux

1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106

  • One Student at a Time: The Impact of Individual Conferencing and Teaching
  • Abstract
Braelyn Kozisek 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Carrie Killen 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Brandon Diaz 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Lauren Bates, Isabella Gomez 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
Josh Bradford 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Potential Health Impacts of Microplastics on Humans
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Ethan Joy, Madison Kaufman, Dustin Rhoades, Elise Swan 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
Nayelli Aguayo, Katelyn Dandridge, Elise Swans 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Practicum in Middle School Social Studies
  • Abstract
Xander Jessen 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Practicum: Building Relationships in the Classroom
  • Abstract
Elli Lewis 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
Abby Derbyshire, Natalie Hall 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
Haylee Kaufman, Madelynn Mills 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • RAIDEN, a RESTful API for the Creation, Evaluation, and Evolution of Genetic Algorithm AIs
  • Abstract
Evan Skyberg 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Rocks and Religion: A Cultural Comparison
  • Abstract
Royce Lineberger 1:15 p.m.
YB 105-106
Wes Brown 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Scan to Learn: Bringing the Classroom to Life with QR Codes
  • Abstract
Elli Lewis 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Scent of Science the Sequel: The Antimicrobial Properties of Wyoming's Native Plants
  • Abstract
Christian Dudrick, Zoey Denevan, Samantha Rivas, Tamara Rozmetova, Paul Curry, Katelyn Dandridge, Nick Hertling, Kayla Horsen, Ethan Joy, James Knudson, Amber Rogers 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
John Hendricks 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Student-Built, Student-Used, Livestock Ready
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Molly Alexander 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Teaching Languages Across Cultures: Experiences as a Language Assistant
  • Abstract
Mariá Gracia Ceballos Paz 9:30 a.m.
YB 103
  • Technology in Preschool: Pre-K Visual Schedule
  • Abstract
Katie Thormahlen, Riley Trujillo 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
Addison Hickey 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106

Josephine Coffey, Johanna Ramos Betancourt

2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
Tory Sumpter 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
Mhidasia Asay 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • Using Technology to Solve a Real World Problem in a Secondary Education Classroom
  • Abstract
Landree Meeks 9:30 a.m.
YB 105-106
  • UV Light: The Germ Zapping Superhero
  • Abstract
Claudia Herrera, Madison Kaufman, Saige Kidd 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
  • Wildlife Encounters: Stay Safe, Stay Smart!
  • Abstract
Ella Weintz 2:45 p.m.
YB 105-106
Isabel Taylor 11:00 a.m.
YB 105-106