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2021 NLU Doctoral Research Symposium

The National Louis University Annual Doctoral Research Symposium showcases the outstanding scholarship and research conducted by NLU's doctoral candidates from multiple disciplines. This year's virtual symposium includes a live alumni panel discussion and oral presentations by doctoral candidates.

2021 Panel & Session Recordings

  • Welcome & Alumni Panel: Welcome remarks by Ignacio Lopez, Dean, College of Professional Studies and Advancement. Outstanding Dissertation Awards Announcement by Saib Othman, NLU Provost. Alumni Panel discussion moderated by Rob Muller, Dean, National College of Education. Alumni panelists include Lauren Kosrow, Higher Education Leadership, 2020; Mónica Ramos, Teaching & Learning: Curriculum, Advocacy & Policy, 2020; Saneik Buchanan, Counselor Education & Supervision, 2020
  • Breakout Session A: Moderated by Dr. Ryan McCarty. Presentations by Moshood Olanrewaju, Clinical Psychology;  Cynthia Jaime, Educational Leadership - Florida;  Gwen Lindsey, Educational Leadership - Florida
  • Breakout Session B: Moderated by Dr. Antonina Lukenchuk. Presentations by Danielle Livengood, Educational Leadership - Florida;  Marica Stewart, Educational Leadership - Florida; Cheryl DeRoo, Teaching & Learning - Curriculum, Advocacy & Policy
  • Breakout Session C: Moderated by Dr. Tremaine Leslie. Presentations by  Chamiyah Peacock, Educational Leadership - Illinois; Amy Kendryna, Teaching & Learning - Curriculum, Advocacy & Policy;  Patra Cooks, Educational Leadership - Florida; Dollyster Knox-Coleman, Community Psychology
  • Breakout Session D: Moderated by Dr. Shaunti Knauth. Presentations by  Trudy Hill-Jones, Educational Leadership - Florida;  James M. Walton, Jr., Educational Leadership - Illinois;  Sarah James, Educational Leadership - Florida; Vanessa Patrice Goodar, Community Psychology
  • Breakout Session E: Moderated by Dr. Sophie Degener. Presentations by Austin Gonzalez-Randolph, Clinical Psychology - Illinois; Manuel Adrianzen, Teaching & Learning - Reading, Language & Literacy; Angela Schmitz, Educational Leadership - Florida;  Melanie Flores, Higher Education Leadership
  • Breakout Session F: Moderated by Dr. Ray Legler. Presentations by Dorothy Thompson, Educational Leadership - Illinois;   MoDena Stinnette, Community Psychology; Nancy Moores, Educational Leadership - Florida
  • Breakout Session G: Moderated by Dr. Todd Price. Presentations by Julie Ramirez, Teaching & Learning - Disability & Equity in Education; Lauren Bernat, Educational Leadership - Florida; Azra Naqvi, Educational Leadership - Illinois
  • Breakout Session H: Moderated by Dr. Judy Kent. Presentations by Alexandra Bouziotis, Community Psychology;  Renee Dematteis, Clinical Psychology - Florida;  Ayana Lucas, Educational Leadership - Florida;  Carla Morris, Higher Education Leadership
  • Breakout Session I:  Moderated by Dr. Nate Cradit. Presentations by Tyese Sims, Educational Leadership - Illinois; Yvette Edwards, Educational Leadership - Florida; Wendy Duroseau, Educational Leadership - Florida; Jena Catania, Clinical Psychology - Illinois

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