Category: Oral Presentation
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History Rewritten: My Fellowship with the Digital Knowledge Center
By Connor O’Brien Faculty Mentor: Cartland Berge and Shannon Hauser Abstract In this presentation, I discuss my goals and outcomes for the DKC Fellowship that I participated in during the 2025 Fall Semester at UMW. I worked with the DKC under Cartland Berge and Shannon Hauser to create a website, production schedule, and several episodes…
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Exploitation of Lithium in the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia: Literary Analysis of Flor de sal (2019) and Altiplano: Tumbos y tropiezos (2020).
By Melanie Linares Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jeremy Larochelle Abstract Exploitation of natural resources, specifically lithium in the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia has been a persistent issue for decades affecting not only the cultural, economic and social aspects of the local inhabitants but also biodiversity and ecosystems. This study analyzes two recent novels, Flor de…
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Modeling Bitcoin Dynamics Using Differential Equations
By Boone Fleenor Faculty Mentor: Leo Lee Abstract In this thesis, we develop and analyze two nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations to model Bitcoin price dynamics. Analytical techniques are used to obtain exact or approximate solutions where possible. Then, numerical simulations using a fourth-order Runge–Kutta method are employed to explore system behavior beyond analytically…
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U.S. Arctic Policy in the High North
By Ayiana Allen Faculty Mentor: Jason Davidson Abstract The Arctic has increasingly become a focal point of the United States’ security policy. Climate change has opened maritime routes that were previously inaccessible year-round, thus creating new opportunities for trade, resources, and military movement. The region holds highly demanded resources, including oil, natural gas, and minerals…
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The Legacy of Early Christian Women in Contemporary Christianity
By Haylee Saddler Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Barry Abstract This paper will explore how women in early Christianity navigated through authority, family expectations and taking a path of having a heavy devotion to religion. Asking the main question: How did early Christian texts construct women’s bodies as both sources of temptation and potential holiness, and…
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Department of Cultural and Philosophical Inquiry Research and Creativity Symposium
April 24, 2026 James Farmer Hall, Room 204 8:45 a.m. Art History URES 197 American Prints Exhibition Introduction 9:00 a.m. Kelsey KirbyCreator and Contributor: Life and Legacy of Wendy J. Shadwell ‘63 9:15 a.m. Sarah RuddSociety, Scholarship, and Sisterhood: Mary Washington, 1959-1963 9:30 a.m. Caty TaylorWendy J. Shadwell ’63 Through the Voices of…
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Analyzing Landscapes of Architecture and Society: A Case Study of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
By Grace Gower Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jackie Gallagher Abstract The Borough of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey is an early 20th century street car and train suburb 30 miles east of New York City. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This case study will investigate the landscape and social influences…
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Lost in Translation? Examining Language Barriers & Patient Care at Mary Washington Hospital
By Edward Villegas Faculty Mentor: Dr. Marisa Martinez-Mira Abstract Language barriers in healthcare remain a significant obstacle to equitable patient care in the United States, especially among individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). These barriers are associated with miscommunication, reduced patient satisfaction, and poorer health outcomes (Jacobs 2007). This study aims to assess the presence…
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The Effects of Perfluoroundecanoic Acid on the HPT Axis in Zebrafish
By Ashlynn Peszko Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dianne Baker Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of environmental pollutants of which many have been deemed endocrine disruptors. However, less is known about the long-chain variants in this family, in particular the chemical perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnDA). Based on previous PFAS research, I hypothesize that…
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From Restriction to Resilience: Mapping the History of Racial Boundaries in Fredericksburg
By Maggie Alt Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stephen Hanna, Dr. Christine Henry, and Dr. Krystyn Moon Abstract 20th-century developers used racially restrictive covenants in Fredericksburg, VA, a phenomenon found across the United States during the Jim Crow era. Using land deeds and ArcGIS, we mapped properties containing discriminatory language to educate the public about this history…
