Research Day 2025 Recap: Winners and Videos

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April 17, 2025

The Bloustein School’s 4th Annual Research Day took place in person at the Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum on Tuesday, April 15. The event was an opportunity for Bloustein students, faculty, and staff to showcase their research, receive feedback, and build networks around common research interests.

This two-hour event featured 5-minute lightning talks by faculty and staff, a student poster session, and a keynote address.

POSTER SESSIONS

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Best Poster Awardee: Amanda J Cespedes, Public Health, Class of 2025
A Systematic Review of the Cultural Context of Stigma: Familismo, Marianismo, and Machismo’s Influence on Latino Mental Health in the U.S.
Faculty Advisors: Alexandra Lopez and Jane Miller

Amanda J Cespedes, public health undergraduate, presents her poster on Bloustein School Research Day, "A Systematic Review of the Cultural Context of Stigma: Familismo, Marianismo, and Machismo’s Influence on Latino Mental Health in the U.S." She was the winner of the best student poster.

 

 

LIGHTNING TALKS

Opening Remarks Dean Stuart Shapiro and Associate Dean Clinton Andrews

Professor Michael Smart

Melinda Rushing

Garin Bulger

Anita Franzione

Irina Grafova

Khudodod Khudododov

Jonathan DeLura

Jessica Starace

Janine Barr and Michelle Stuart

Brittney Donovan

Abigail Andrews

Kiran Ghosh

Carmelo Ignaccolo

Angie Le

Kelcie Ralph

 

Keynote Address: Professor Gregory H. Shill, University of Iowa

How applied and policy relevant research can influence transportation policymaking processes and the law

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