Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations is a collection of academic publications, presentations, and other creative works, created by Lynn University faculty, adjuncts, and staff.

Examples of work include, but are not limited to: journal articles, art exhibits, blog entries, books or book chapters, conference proceedings or sessions, news articles, editorials or opinion pieces, films, graphic novels, notable lectures or presentations, musical scores, sound recordings, musical or dramatic performances, poems, poster presentations, reviews, videos, webinars, and workshops.

Faculty are encouraged to submit scholarship and creative activities to the Faculty Scholarly Self-Reporting Form. Staff can submit work directly to Lea Iadarola.

If you have questions about what is eligible for inclusion, please contact Lea Iadarola.

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Submissions from 2025

Wings of Change: Modeling Natural Selection through Paper Airplane Experiments, Poster Presentation, Wayne Law

Conference Attendance Increases Undergraduate Student Research Identity, Self-Efficacy, and Skills, Especially for Underrepresented Groups, Conference Session, Alanna L. Lecher and Melissa Lehman

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Undergraduate Research Beyond the Classroom: Assessing Student Choices in a Scholarship Badge Program, Poster Presentation, Kristen Migliano

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Choose Your Own Adventure: Mini Journal Club for Undergrad Molecular Biology, Poster Presentation, Kimberly D. Rowland

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Cobbler's Corner: Socratic Conversations with Children, Paper Presentation, Sophia A. Stone

The Cobbler’s Corner: Socratic Conversations with Children, Paper Presentation, Sophia A. Stone

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Animal Behavior Observation as a Gateway to Scientific Inquiry for Non-majors, Poster Presentation, April A. Watson

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Enhancing Consumer Responses to Misshapen Produce: Leveraging Awe to Promote Sustainability, Article, Begum Kaplan, Ilgim Dara Benoit, and Elizabeth G. Miller, Peer-reviewed.

Native American Piano Music, Lecture/Performance, Roberta Rust

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Molecular and Culture-Based Identification of Aspergillus species in Water-Impacted Homes Following Hurricane María in Puerto Rico, Article, Lorraine N. Vélez-Torres, Benjamín Bolaños-Rosero, Filipa Godoy-Vitorino, Félix E. Rivera-Mariani, Juan P. Maestre, Kerry A. Kinney, and Humberto Cavallín, Peer-reviewed.

Strategies for Autistic Belonging in Counselor Education, Conference Session, Sarah Tucker, Noelle St. Germain-Sehr, and Ali Cunningham Abbott

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Les Misérables, Keynote Address, Robert P. Watson

Who Prices the Beef? When to Use AI vs. Employee Dynamic Pricing Sources, Conference Session, Begum Kaplan

Navigating Divisive Times: Addressing Ruptures in Teaching, Supervision and Clinical Practice, Conference Session, Taylor Irvine, Lauren Shure, and Ali Cunningham Abbott

A Community Review of Global Research and Methods on the Impact of Groundwater to Lakes, Poster Presentation, Petra Zahajská, Alanna L. Lecher, Carolina Olid, Carlos Duque, and Valentí Rodellas

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Review of the book Room 706, by E. Levenson, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

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Does Emotional Labor Increase Role Stress? An Analysis of Tipped Frontline Restaurant Employees, Article, S. Kyle Hight, Jerrica Bungcayao, Karima Lanfranco, and Jeong-Yeol Park, Peer-reviewed.

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Drug Recognition Experts and Destigmatized Cannabis Use: Evolving Law Enforcement Attitudes and Internal Policies in a Post Prohibition Era, Article, Steven McGillicuddy, Peer-reviewed.

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Couple Case Conceptualization, Article, Michael D. Reiter and Jon Sperry, Peer-reviewed.

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Creating Therapeutic Stories Through Case Conceptualizations in Couple Therapy, Article, Michael D. Reiter and Jon Sperry, Peer-reviewed.

Adlerian Case Conceptualization and Supervision, Workshop, Jon Sperry

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Editors’ Notes: Individual Psychology, Article, Jon Sperry and Len Sperry, Peer-reviewed.

Rorty's Normative Conception of Philosophy, Paper Presentation, Chris Voparil

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Assessing the Sustainable Circular Fashion Supply Chain as a Model for Achieving Economic Growth in the Global Market, Article, Andrew P. Burnstine and Raouf Ghattas (RG), Peer-reviewed.

Master Class with Lisa Leonard at the University of Florida, Lecture, Lisa Leonard

Guest Artist Recital at the University of Florida School of Music, Performance, Lisa Leonard and Sheila Browne

Fly-Ins that Soar: Making Counselor Visits Meaningful, Conference Session, Dylan Klim, Rosemary Martin Edwards, Randy Stamm, and Myra Castro

Friends of the Classics Series: Einstein’s “Beloved Piano-Witch”: Harriet Cohen, Lecture/Performance, Roberta Rust

Cyber Pathways: Charting Your Career in InfoSec, Conference Session, George Antoniou

Brilliance & Blunders: A Day of Historic Decisions, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

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Review of the book Her One Regret, by D. Freitas, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

Empowering Parents: Motivational Interviewing for Lasting Change in Parenting Practices, Webinar, Jon Sperry

From Resistance to Partnership: Empowering Caregivers for Meaningful Collaboration, Workshop, Jon Sperry

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Redefining the Business Classroom: Leveraging AI for Efficiency, Empowering Teachers for Impact, Article, Andrea Camargo and Jeanette Delcarmen Francis, Peer-reviewed.

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Support for STEM Students With Learning Disabilities in Higher Education and Workforce Transition, Conference Proceeding, Elizabeth N. Forde and Cindy Khan-Jordan, Peer-reviewed.

Assorted Preludes, Lecture/Performance, Roberta Rust

Art After Dark: Preludes & Dances, Lecture/Performance, Roberta Rust

Rorty's Normative Conception of Philosophy, Paper Presentation, Chris Voparil

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Ambient Fungal Spores as Short-Term Predictors of Respiratory Virus Incidence and Mortality in Puerto Rico: Evidence from Machine Learning and Time-Series Modeling, Poster Presentation, Felix E. Rivera-Mariani, Armando J. Borrero-Aponte, and Benjamín Bolaños-Rosero

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Resilience and Mental Health: Unraveling the Interplay of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in First-Generation College Students, Article, Indyah Ferrouillet, Bemsimbom Nkuo, and Patrick J. Cooper, Peer-reviewed.

The Greatest Decisions in Presidential History, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

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Review of the book Christmas at the Nantucket Restaurant, by P. Kelley, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

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Review of the book P.S. You’re the Worst, by C. Seager, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

Interpretation of Circumstances, Workshop, Kathryn Elizabeth Cook

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The Kneisel Quartet and Tastemaking in the Gilded Age, Thesis, Gregory T. Stepanich

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Integrating Heritage Monitoring Scout Training into a Collegiate Service-Learning Class, Conference Session, Alanna L. Lecher and April A. Watson

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Coastal Archaeological and Environmental Experimental Education at Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools, Conference Session, Katharine Napora, Tricia Meredith, Katherine Henderson, Lauren Simonitis, Jamie Knaub, April A. Watson, Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Alanna L. Lecher, Christian Davenport, Kaiden Merchant, and Peter De Witt

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Dysbiosis in the Nasal Mycobiome of Infants Born in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Article, Ruochen Wang, David de Ángel Solá, Félix E. Rivera-Mariani, Benjamin Bolaños-Rosero, Nicolás Rosario Matos, and Leyao Wang, Peer-reviewed.

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Infrared Spectroscopic Study of Hydrogen Bonding Associations Through C-O Band Intensities in Isopropanol-Water and t-Butanol-Water Mixtures, Article, Khalique Ahmed, Peer-reviewed.

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Reviving the Lost Art: Historical Foundations and Future Pathways for Bespoke Service in Luxury Retail, Article, Andrew Burnstine, Peer-reviewed.

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Transforming Recruitment: The Power of Data-Driven Decision Making, Conference Session, Dylan Klim

Celebration Concert, Performance, Roberta Rust

PEDx: Stands with Eagles, Lecture/Performance, Roberta Rust

Changed for Good: Wicked Tools to Transform Your Canvas Course, Conference Session, Gregory Beyrer, JéVaughn J. Lancaster, Jessica Sowalsky, and Valentine King

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Boca Raton Untold: Mizner Park / CRA, Video, Martin J. Phillips

Scorched Heritage: Using GIS to Protect the Past from Wildfire, Conference Session, April A. Watson

Words of Discovery Series: Gems of the Danube, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

Rebels at the Gates and Other Titles, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

Luxury Hotel Guest Experiences: The Case of Experiential Programming, Article, Matthew Miller and EunHa Lena Jeong, Peer-reviewed.

An Evening with Robert P. Watson Discussing Rebels at the Gates: The Confederacy’s Final Gamble and the Battle to Save Washington, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

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Authoritative Parenting Moderates the Association Between Social Media Use and Self-Esteem in Young Adults, Article, Lauren D. Adams and Patrick J. Cooper, Peer-reviewed.

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Review of the book L.A. Women, by E. Berman, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

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Review of the book The Incredible Kindness of Paper, by E. Skye, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

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Faculty Perceptions of Diversity and Its Impact on Postsecondary Student Success: A Case Study in a Business School, Paper Presentation, Andrea Camargo and Harika Rao

Creating a Business Platform Using ChatGPT, Conference Session, Joseph Ingles

Building a Culture of Coaching: Training, Collaboration and Best Practices, Conference Session, Melissa Knight

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Optional Review Activities with Retrieval Practice Improve Learning and Reduce Test Anxiety, Article, Melissa Lehman, Peer-reviewed.

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Boca Raton Untold: Arvida, Video, Martin J. Phillips

Overview of Admission Programs and Partnership Opportunities, Conference Session, Steve Pruitt

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Future-Proofing Careers: Unlocking the Potential of AI-Driven Digital Badges, Poster Presentation, Harika Rao

Adlerian Counseling Strategies, Lecture, Jon Sperry

Drumming and IP, Conference Session, Jon Sperry

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Editors’ Notes: Individual Psychology: Empirical and Conceptual Contributions, Article, Jon Sperry and Len Sperry, Peer-reviewed.

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Pros and Cons of Retirement: Financial Literacy and Its Implications for Wealth Management, Article, David Spohn, Christopher R. Zapalski, and David Levenstam, Peer-reviewed.

Pragmatic Humanism in Practice: The Bernstein-Rorty Philosophical Conversation, Article, Chris Voparil, Peer-reviewed.

Words of Discovery Series: Rhine Highlights, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

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Boca Raton Untold: The Boca Raton Historical Society, Video, Martin J. Phillips

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Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Case Study of Faculty Teaching Methodologies at a Private University, Article, Ellen Ramsey, George Antoniou, Matteo Peroni, Brent Muckridge, Raouf Ghattas (R.G.), Philip L. Fazio, Wendy Wallberg, Saidi Porta, Gary Solomon, Mary Smith, Kristen Migliano, Karima Lanfranco, Lianfen Qian, and David G. Wolf, Peer-reviewed.

Collaboration Through Catalase, Workshop, Erika L. Doctor and Cassandra S. Korte

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Support for STEM Students With Learning Disabilities in Higher Education and Workforce Transition, Paper Presentation, Elizabeth N. Forde and Cindy Khan-Jordan

Trauma Counseling: Genocide and War, Conference Session, Debra L. Ainbinder and Shahaf Bachar

Questions and What Philosophers Do With Them, Workshop, Kathryn Elizabeth Cook

Counseling Autistic Clients Through a Trauma-Informed Lens, Conference Session, Ali Cunningham Abbott and Amy Geissler

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The Civil War: Rebels at the Gates, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

The Story Behind the Story: Uncovering Secrets from the Past, Lecture, Robert P. Watson

Through the Eyes of History, Keynote Address, Robert P. Watson

Chelonioidea (Sea Turtle) - Acrylic on Canvas, Art Exhibit, Michael Arsenault

Ursus Maritimus (Polar Bear) - Acrylic on Canvas, Art Exhibit, Michael Arsenault

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Experiential Programming for Resorts, Article, Matthew Miller and Jannatul Rafia-Tracy, Peer-reviewed.

Environmentally Friendly Paints Yield Significantly Different IR Spectra Over Time, Conference Session, Erika L. Doctor, Emily Pintilie, and Hailee Leach

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Review of the book Full Bloom, by S. Serritella, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

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Review of the book The Captain’s Cook, by V. Vanransom, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

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Review of the book The Peculiar Gift of July, by A. Ream, Book Review, Stacy Alesi

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Subfossil Bald Cypress Trees Suggest Localized, Enduring Effects of major climatic Episodes on the Southeast Atlantic Coast of the United States, Article, Katharine G. Napora, Alanna L. Lecher, Alexander Cherkinsky, Robert Horan, Craig Jacobs, Blaine Taylor, and Victor D. Thompson, Peer-reviewed.

Learning on the Job, Article, Marc Reese

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Aeroallergen Exposure as Short-Term Predictor of Respiratory Viral Infections in Two Health Regions (Caguas and San Juan) in Puerto Rico: A Seasonal and Machine Learning Approach, Paper Presentation, Félix E. Rivera-Mariani, Armando J. Borrero-Aponte, and Benjamín Bolaños-Rosero

Fly Lab: Drosophila Genetics and Behavior, Workshop, Kimberly D. Rowland

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Transformative Leadership in Business Education: Adapting Classroom Practices for a Changing Landscape, Article, David Spohn and Harika Rao, Peer-reviewed.

Courage to Overcome: Adlerian Wisdom Meets Trauma-Informed Care, Paper Presentation, Jon Sperry